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Book SynopsisThe Short Introduction to Corporate Finance provides an accessibly written guide to contemporary financial institutional practice. Rau deploys both his professional expertise and experience of teaching MBA and graduate-level courses to produce a lively discussion of the key concepts of finance, liberally illustrated with real-world examples. Built around six essential paradigms, he builds an integrated framework covering all the major ideas in finance over the past half-century. Ideal for students and practitioners alike, it will become core reading for anyone aspiring to become an effective manager.Trade Review'Raghavendra Rau has written a witty and thoroughly accessible introduction to how financial markets work and why they may fail to deliver. Highly recommended.' Sanjeev Goyal FBA, Fellow at Christ's College, University of Cambridge'To laypersons, finance often sounds like a bewildering array of jargon. Rau brilliantly explains key finance concepts using vivid real-world examples. Importantly, the material is accessible to a broad population. Thus, this is a unique text which should have wide-ranging appeal for beginners trying to obtain their first exposure to finance.' Avanidhar Subrahmanyam, Goldyne and Irwin Hearsh Chair in Money and Banking, Anderson School of Management, University of California, Los Angeles'Long overdue and very much welcome, Professor Rau's new handbook on the investment and financing decisions of a firm is logical, elegant, and remarkably easy to read. Reducing what we need to know into the six big ideas of corporate finance is bold, but audiences populated by undergraduates, graduate students or executives alike seeing it all for the first time will appreciate the simplicity. His humorous quips scattered throughout surely help to lift the burden of our field's more difficult concepts.' Andrew Karolyi, Harold Bierman Jr Distinguished Professor of Management, Cornell University, New York'Professor Rau successfully distils Corporate Finance into six basic ideas and through an understanding of these core tenets he has been able to cut through much of the complexity of Corporate Finance theory. Each of the six areas are explained in considerable detail but without an over reliance on mathematical models. The book will be equally valuable for financial professionals, students of finance theory and layman who are simply interested in how financial markets work.' Paul Warren, Clare College, University of Cambridge'Raghavendra Rau opens the gateway to an understanding of corporate finance in this book, moving us lucidly towards that nirvana of universal financial literacy - when people will not need a priesthood to work the world of finance for them. This gem of a book should be compulsory reading for everyone.' Indira Rajaraman, World Resources Institute, India and formerly a Member of the Thirteenth Finance Commission'Professor Rau provides a concise, coherent introduction to corporate finance that should be essential reading for current and aspiring managers. The text is interjected with examples that borrow from pop culture, which are only accentuated by Professor Rau's biting wit and quirky charm.' Kathleen M. Kahle, University of ArizonaTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. Who are the players in corporate finance?; 2. NPV and the investment decision of the firm; 3. Portfolio theory and the discount rate; 4. Capital structure theory; 5. Option pricing theory; 6. Asymmetric information; 7. Market efficiency; 8. Wrapping it up; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook will be an essential reference for scholars, students, practitioners, policymakers, and general readers interested in how corporate law and governance have exacerbated our most pressing environmental, social and economic challenges, and how reforms to these fields can help us resolve those challenges and achieve sustainability.Trade Review'Bringing together an impressive group of global scholars, this book weaves together insights and analysis of almost every manageable corporate sustainability issue resulting in a thorough and essential guide to corporations' ability to address sustainability challenges. A tour-de-force, this book is essential reading for scholars and corporations alike.' Barnali Choudhury, University College London'Sustainability - of corporations themselves, and of the wider society and environment to which they are inescapably linked - is reshaping managerial discourse and the practice of finance itself. New paradigms and methods are emerging in the academic disciplines associated with the study of the corporation. This Handbook, with 50 chapters by leading scholars from around the world, marks a seminal contribution to this reshaping of the field.' Simon Deakin, University of Cambridge'The Handbook investigates an under-explored but critical area: the relation of corporate law and corporate governance to sustainability. With a discussion of case studies from across the world and potential drivers for change, this Handbook will be an indispensable resource for anyone interested in exploring how corporations could contribute to a sustainable future.' Surya Deva, City University of Hong Kong'This Handbook is an essential reference for anyone working on one of today's most pressing challenges, which is the transition to a climate-neutral and sustainable economy. It is high on Europe's political agenda. Yet nobody should underestimate the implications and scale of such a transformation. It is cross-cutting by nature and requires a transdisciplinary policy approach.' Valdis Dombrovskis, The European Commission's Vice-President for the Euro and Social Dialogue, also in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union'It is increasingly clear that business must play a central part - even a leadership role - in addressing our global sustainability crisis. The challenges are profound, and Sjåfjell and Bruner have marshaled many of the world's greatest experts to help identify ways to move ahead. Having this book on your desk is like having those experts on call.' Kent Greenfield, Dean's Distinguished Scholar, Boston College, Massachusetts'Global business may shape the world more than government, yet government may still have instruments to give guidance. This handbook brings all three together, condensed into the three-partite title and structure - scope (sustainability), governance of firms and political guidance (actually well beyond 'corporate law' solely). This handbook gives us Hercules at labour - but rather at his seventh task than at his first.' Stefan Grundmann, European University Institute and Humboldt University, Berlin'Two leading international corporate law scholars, Beate Sjåfjell and Christopher M. Bruner, have done a great job in bringing together a group of scholars from all over the world to write on one of the most important issues in corporate law - namely, corporate governance and sustainability. The book is to be commended for including in one place such a comprehensive range of subjects.' Andrew Keay, University of Leeds'This is an important and comprehensive volume on a topic that is of immense importance for academics, policymakers and practitioners. The editors have brought together the leading researchers in the field to produce a volume that provides profound insights into the intersection of corporate governance, law and sustainability. It deserves to be widely read and referenced.' Colin Mayer, Peter Moores Professor of Management Studies, University of Oxford'This magisterial volume brings together a comprehensive collection of chapters treating law, legal theory, and law reform possibilities. Especially valuable is the impressive array of country-specific case studies from around the world. Essential reading for anyone interested in the crucially important question of the impact of business activity and corporate law on sustainability.' David Millon, J.B. Stombock Professor of Law, Emeritus, Washington and Lee University'This book is a monumental work of scholarship. In terms of substantive scope, geographic reach and diversity of insight it is quite simply staggering. Its analysis of the contemporary financial, environmental and social challenges facing global business corporations is unsurpassed in originality and rigour. This timely collection will be an essential cornerstone of every corporate governance scholar's book collection for many years to come.' Marc T. Moore, University College London'Humanity is at a new juncture. Deep into the Anthropocene we are now forced to consider the risk of destabilising the entire planet. What we need, and what this Handbook addresses in a comprehensive, convincing and state-of-the-art fashion, is to operationalise 'strong sustainability' in corporate law and governance. This book is a key contribution towards this transformation.' Johan Rockström, Director Potsdam Institute Climate Impact Research, University of Potsdam'At their best, corporations have been invaluable tools for solving big societal challenges - from building early America's roads, bridges and railways, to curing disease, to bringing electricity to the masses. This impressive collection of scholarship explores what it will take to focus corporations on solving today's grandest challenges: environmental, social and economic sustainability.' Judith Samuelson, Executive Director, The Aspen Institute Business and Society Program'An increasing number of political and business leaders are realizing the urgency of a fair transition to a sustainable economy and the depth of the challenges this poses to our ways to do and regulate business. When looking for effective answers, they will be well served by this most timely Handbook.' Frans Timmermans, First Vice President of the European Commission'This book, with its comprehensive coverage and impressive list of preeminent contributors is a must-read for scholars, practitioners and policy makers concerned with the impact of the corporation on society. It provides in-depth analysis of the role that corporate law and corporate governance plays in the sustainability crisis, and persuasively argues that they must therefore figure centrally in any resolution.' Michelle Welsh, Monash University'Sjåfjell and Bruner's book is a brilliant contribution to the most pressing questions of corporate law and governance today. It challenges the 'trade off mentality' that construes ecological and social issues as of corporate concern only if they pose financial risks to the firm. This book provides an extremely important basis for re-conceptualizing how we think about corporate obligations.' Cynthia A. Williams, Osler Chair in Business Law, York University, Toronto For the full list of advance praise, see under Resources.Table of ContentsPart I. Global Business and Fragmented Regulation; Part II. Corporate Law Financial Markets and Sustainability; Part III. Corporate Law Corporate Governance and Sustainability; Part IV. Potential Drivers for Change.

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Book SynopsisCorporate law in the United States requires directors to manage firms in the interests of shareholders, which means never sacrificing profits in service of other stakeholders or interests. In this timely, groundbreaking book, David Yosifon argues that this rule of ''shareholder primacy'' is logically, ethically, and practically unsound, and should be replaced by a new standard that compels directors of our largest corporations to manage firms in a socially responsible way. In addition to summarizing existing debates on the issue - and giving special attention to the Supreme Court''s decision in Citizens United - Yosifon explores the problem of corporate patriotism and develops a novel approach to the relationship between corporate law and consumer culture. The book''s technical acumen will appeal to experts, while its engaging prose will satisfy anyone interested in what our corporate law does, and what it should do better.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Apologies for our system; 2. Critique of shareholder primacy; 3. The Citizens United gambit in corporate theory; 4. The actual law of corporate purpose; 5. Corporate patriotism; 6. Corporate law and the confusion of consumer culture; 7. Foreign models of corporate governance; 8. A socially responsibly corporate governance standard; Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive book on leadership in the digital era: why digital technologies call for leadership that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity.Certain ideas about business leadership are held to be timeless, and certain characteristics of leaders—often including a square jaw, a deep voice, and extroversion—are said to be universal. In Leading in the Digital World, Amit Mukherjee argues that since digital technologies are changing everything else, how could they not change leadership ideologies and styles? As more people worldwide participate equally in business, those assumptions of a leader's ideal profile have become irrelevant. Offering a radical rethinking of leadership, Mukherjee shows why digital technologies call for a new kind of leader—one who emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity.Drawing on a global survey of 700 mid-tier to senior executives and interviews with C-level executives from around

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Book SynopsisAn essential guide to good governance for board leaders at all levels of experience and expertise This third edition of the bestselling book for nonprofit board members and professionals offers a thoroughly revised and updated resource that answers the most-commonly asked question on board governance.Table of ContentsAbout BoardSource v Introduction: The World of Nonprofits xv Part One: Basic Board Functions 1 What are the basic responsibilities of a nonprofi t board? 3 2 What are the legal duties of a board member? 6 3 What is the board’s role and involvement in mission, vision, and values? 9 4 What is the board’s role in fi nancial management? 12 5 What is the board’s role in strategic planning? 16 6 How does strategic thinking contribute to board and organizational effectiveness? 20 7 What is the board’s role in fundraising? 23 8 What is the board’s role in organizational evaluation? 27 9 How does the board avoid the extremes of “rubber stamping” and micromanaging? 32 10 Why is connecting and communicating with constituencies an important task for the board? 36 11 How does a board function as a team? 40 12 What are the attributes of a high-performing board? 43 Part Two: Board Structure 13 What is the best size for our board? 49 14 How should we structure our board? 52 15 What types of board committees should we have? 55 16 How can our committees be most effective? 58 17 Does our board need an executive committee? 62 18 Should our board have advisory councils? 65 19 What is the role of the board chair? 69 20 What board offi cers should we have? 73 21 How should we select our board offi cers? 76 22 What kind of board does an all-volunteer organization have? 79 Part Three: Board Member Selection and Development 23 How can we recruit active, involved board members? 85 24 How can we use a board matrix to identify recruitment needs? 89 25 What is the chief executive’s role in board recruitment? 93 26 How can a membership organization build an effective board? 95 27 How can our board become more diverse and inclusive? 98 28 What should we tell our prospective board members? 101 29 What should we include in our board orientation? 106 30 Should members of the same family serve on a board? 109 31 Should constituents serve on the board? 112 32 What should we do about uninvolved board members? 114 33 Should we have term limits for board members? 119 34 How can we engage former board members and chief executives? 122 35 Should board members be compensated? 126 36 How can our board assess and improve its own performance? 130 37 Should individual board members be evaluated, and, if so, how? 136 Part Four: Board and Committee Meetings 38 Is a board legally required to hold open meetings? 141 39 How often and where should we meet? 144 40 How can we improve our meetings? 147 41 How can we encourage debate while promoting civility in the boardroom? 154 42 What is the purpose of a board retreat? 158 43 Who should attend board meetings, and what are their roles? 160 44 How should staff members participate in board and committee meetings? 163 45 What are the different ways boards make decisions? 167 46 How should board minutes be written, approved, and kept? 170 47 How can e-governance improve board and committee work? 174 Part Five: The Board’s Role as a Fiduciary 48 How does a board help ensure the organization’s long-term viability? 181 49 What does the board need to know about reserves and investments? 185 50 What is the board’s role in the budget? 190 51 What is the board’s role in the annual financial audit? 193 52 What are the signs of fi nancial distress in an organization? 197 53 What should we do if we suspect fraudulent activity? 200 54 What policies and practices should we adopt to manage confl ict of interest? 205 55 How can we protect the organization—and ourselves—from lawsuits? 210 56 What is a Form 990? 216 57 Why should every board member make an annual monetary contribution? 219 58 How can we develop board members’ fundraising skills? 222 59 How can we generate revenue beyond fundraising? 225 60 How does a nonprofi t operate a for-profit subsidiary? 230 61 What’s the best way to keep track of board policies? 236 Part Six: Board-Staff Relations 62 How does an all-volunteer organization make the transition to paid staff? 243 63 What is the board’s involvement in staff selection and management? 247 64 What is the ideal relationship between the board chair and the chief executive? 251 65 Should the chief executive have a vote on the board? 257 66 Should board members be hired as staff members? 259 67 How should we evaluate the chief executive? 261 68 How do we set fair compensation for the chief executive and the staff? 265 69 What is the chief executive’s role in improving the board? 269 70 What is the board’s role in relation to the staff? 273 71 How can the senior staff contribute to board effectiveness? 276 72 How can we facilitate the end of a chief executive’s employment? 280 73 What characteristics should we look for in a new chief executive? 286 74 How do we fi nd a new chief executive? 291 Part Seven: Organizational Change 75 What is the typical lifecycle for a nonprofi t organization? 299 76 How do we ensure that the organization thrives after the founders depart? 304 77 When should an organization consider revising its mission statement? 307 78 When should we enter into strategic alliances with other organizations? 310 79 When should we consider a merger or acquisition? 313 80 How can we expand the organization’s scope to an international level? 318 81 Should our charitable organization engage in lobbying? 323 82 How should we respond to an organizational emergency or controversy? 326 83 What is the board’s role in hiring a consultant? 330 84 When should the board consider closing a nonprofit organization? 332 85 How does the board keep up with organizational change? 335 Conclusion 339 Index 343

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Book SynopsisSenior Executive Assessment is a concise and practical guide that demystifies assessment that is conducted at the senior-executive level. Defines Senior Executive Assessment, describes its benefits, and explains how it differs from assessment at lower levels Discusses how significant shifts in markets and business models can require a change in the characteristics needed in senior executives Provides a practical model with suggestions for assessing senior executives Offers guidelines for determining what assessment methods to use in an organization Examines practical considerations in how to choose professionals to conduct senior executive assessment Table of ContentsSeries Editor's Preface. Preface. Acknowledgments. 1. The Case for Senior Executive Assessment. Why CEOs and Boards Tend Not to Know a Lot about Senior Executive Assessment. Why CEOs and Boards Are Wary of Senior Executive Assessment. What Is Senior Executive Assessment? The Benefits of Senior Executive Assessment. New Expectations about Corporate Governance. Summary. 2. Purposes. A Part of Talent Management. Near-Term Purposes. Longer-Term Purposes. Business Situations Related to Assessment. The Development of Senior Executives. Summary. 3. What to Assess. Competencies. Failure Factors. Experience/Previous Results versus Behavioral Style. Pulling It All Together. Dual Capability. Learning Agility. Executive Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence. Relationships as Opposed to Interpersonal Skills. A Cautionary Note: The Role of Charisma. Toxic Leaders. Types of Experience/Previous Results. Fit. Summary: Determining What to Assess. Summary. 4. How to Assess. The Feel of Senior Executive Assessment. Methods. Summary. 5. Additional Practical Decisions. Development Revisited. Coaching. Other Practical Issues. The Future of Senior Executive Assessment. Summary. Notes. References. Name Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisBoards That Excel is a different kind of corporate governance book. Author B. Joseph White, a successful businessman, veteran of several boards, and a distinguished academic, argues that boards enable organizations to excel only when the directors go beyond the standard duties of good governance, such as oversight, monitoring, and facilitating strategy. Directors, he says, must see themselves as stewards who have a responsibility to know the organization inside out and make decisions that create value for all stakeholders - customers, shareholders, and society. The goal should be not just quarterly success, but giving the organization the ability to control its destiny over the long term.White provides a comprehensive guide to all the responsibilities of a board member, always informed by this wider perspective. He draws lessons from his 25 years of personal experienceâincluding serving as governance committee chair of an S&P 500 company board and as a director of one of Americaâs largest privately held, family-controlled businesses. He also includes candid interviews with more than a dozen high-performance directors, including General Motors' recently appointed board chair Tim Solso, Siebel Systems founder Tom Siebel, and legendary real estate investor and Equity Residential chairman Sam Zell. Authoritative and disarmingly honest, this is an inspiring call to board members to understand and fully embrace their critically important role.

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Book SynopsisThis book is intended to develop an awareness and understanding of the main themes, perspectives, frameworks, concepts, and issues pertaining to corporate governance and entrepreneurship from historical to current developments. It analytically reflects the relationship between directors, shareholders and auditors in the corporate governance system. This book helps organizations to exploit wealth creation, build long-term relationships with stakeholders and be a net contributor to the economies of functioned geographies.

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Book SynopsisBetsy Atkins is often asked “How can I get on a board?” So after 20+ years in the boardroom and multiple roles in public and private companies she is ready to share her secrets. In this book, she teaches you how to build your own personal brand as well as how to keep yourself relevant and growing. She shares tips on how to make your personal network the most effective (and the most enjoyable.) Betsy covers the best ways to present your skills and credentials in order to get that board interview as well as detailed information on how to prepare for it. But getting that board seat won’t be the end of your journey. Once you are on the board, you’ll want to be the best board member you can, helping your companies grow and prosper so you’ll be able to get that next, even better board seat. For new CEOs and entrepreneurs she covers how to make your board work for you and be a true accelerant for your company; the role of the board, choosing new board members (and getting rid of the bad ones), maximizing your board meetings and building board relationships to ensure success for you as a CEO and for your company. Also included is a collection of articles and learnings from Betsy’s experiences as an operator, board member and advisor to some of America’s largest and most notable public companies. After reading this book, prospective board members will be energized and motivated to create their own personal brand, cultivate it to gain a board seat, be a better board member and CEO and continue to educate on the issues boards are looking at today.Trade Review"Fulfilling director responsibilities during a company's best times can be challenging. Betsy Atkins had the courage to join our board as an Independent Director during a time of company crisis. Betsy provided not only a steady hand but also the focused, strategic thinking and experience in corporate governance necessary to navigate a clear path forward. Betsy's understanding of best-in-class compensation philosophies has been invaluable in her role as Compensation Committee Chair, and her diverse experiences in board leadership offer a singular guide for anyone who wants to 'Be Board Ready'." --Matt Maddox, CEO, WYNN RESORTS

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Book SynopsisDevelop and implement AI strategies aligned with business goals, including operating models and partnership strategies. This book is practical guide for chief experience officers and other corporate board members faced with the complex issues of AI governance, data privacy, AI regulations, AI copyright, AI strategy, and more.Executives are eager to hear from other executives, peers, and authority figures regarding AI matters, and how to approach them quickly, correctly and meaningfully. The cost of missing out or messing up in AI transformation is easy so it's imperative that C-suite and board members have the right mental framework to ask the right questions for their organizations. Throughout this book, you'll see how to develop and execute AI strategies that align with your organizational goals and ethical standards. You'll navigate the complex landscape of AI regulation and governance, applying best practices to ensure compliance and protect stakeholder interests. You'll also, understand how to innovate and adapt AI technologies within your operations. AI and the Boardroom provides all the right tools to guide decision-making, foster partnerships, and enhance customer experiencesWhat You Will LearnMaster AI governance, regulations, and ethical considerations, including privacy and intellectual property issues.Optimize AI investments, budgets, and ROI through effective KPIs, OKRs, and risk management. Navigate organizational changes brought by AI, including executive compensation, team structures, and change management. Leverage AI for board-level decision-making while advancing organizational AI maturity and staying ahead of emerging trends. Who This Book Is ForSuite executives and corporate board members; technology and innovation leaders; risk management and compliance professionals; corporate strategists and business unit leaders; AI program managers and data scientists

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