Published by De Gruyter Oldenbourg

De Gruyter Studies in Corporate Governance

Edited by: Jill Atkins

ISSN: 2570-1673

e-ISSN 2570-1681

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De Gruyter Studies in Corporate Governance
edited by Professor Jill Atkins, Sheffield University Management School

De Gruyter Studies in Corporate Governance is a new, original and timely series of research monographs that will explore important and emergent issues in corporate governance across the world in both developed and developing economies. This new series aims to:
• Analyse the roots of corporate governance failure arising from weaknesses in governance mechanisms such as the board of directors, the audit and accounting functions, internal control and risk management, shareholder activism and stakeholder engagement
• Address corporate governance effectiveness within a wide range of sectors including listed companies, the public sector, the charity and voluntary sectors.
• Draw together research from a wide variety of methodological approaches, including quantitative and positivist research as well as qualitative research including interviewing, case studies and surveys.
• Provide coverage of social, environmental and sustainability issues in governance practice, integrating growing risks relating to climate change and ecology into corporate governance analyses.
• Explore corporate governance issues through a variety of theoretical lenses including: resource dependency theory, agency theory, stakeholder theoretic perspectives and sociological paradigms such as theories of risk and social science theories.
• Address corporate governance in an interdisciplinary manner, bringing together factors and influences from finance, management, sociology and other relevant disciplinary traditions.

We are looking for interesting and innovative proposals for monographs which might, for example:
• Explore the evolution of corporate governance in MENA countries.
• Analyse the relevance of ecological and biodiversity issues to corporate governance.
• Evaluate the contribution of Integrated Reporting to corporate governance effectiveness.
• Investigate corporate governance and accountability in African countries.
• Research the growth of responsible investment in Asia, Africa or Latin America.
• Investigate corporate governance challenges in the charity and voluntary sectors.
• Incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into corporate governance frameworks.
• Provide longitudinal studies of executive remuneration and corporate performance.

Series Editor:
If you are interested in submitting a proposal or have any questions, please contact the Series Editor:
Professor Jill Atkins
Sheffield University Management School, UK
email: j.f.atkins@sheffield.ac.uk

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Book Ahead of Publication 2023

Corporate Governance Challenges in Pakistan

Perceptions and Potential Routes Forward

Nadeem Zia, Bruce Burton

Volume 5 in this series

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Corporate Governance Failures in Emerging Economies – Evidence from Pakistan provides detailed insights regarding corporate governance practices, legal and regulatory frameworks, drivers of corporate governance codes, levels of compliance and various corporate governance mechanisms in an emerging market context. The material outlines and discusses potential challenges to corporate governance development in these settings, emphasizing the wide array of formal and informal institutional factors that have both permitted and fostered corporate governance failures and scandals in Pakistan.

This book will be of interest to anyone who is concerned with exploring issues relating to corporate governance outcomes in emerging market contexts and the relevance of institutional theory in offering explanations for the observed behaviour.

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.0000/9783110772999
ISBN:: 9783110772999
ISBN:: 9783110773064
ISBN:: 9783110772869
Subject:: Asian and Pacific Studies
Subject:: Western Asia
Subject:: Western Asia, other
Subject:: Business and Economics
Subject:: Business Management
Subject:: Management, Organization, Corporate Governance
Publisher:: De Gruyter

Book Open Access 2023

Enhancing Boardroom Diversity in Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Eskandarany

Volume 4 in this series

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This monograph contains an evaluation of the research dealing with the drivers and significance of corporate board diversity and corporate governance focused on Saudi Arabia. It specifically shows how to increase board diversity in a different culture and social setting. This is achieved by presenting more than two thousand items of secondary data and comparing these to data from 2020 to show the social change from the old to new diversity logics amidst the more general social change, with comparative analysis of global trends.

The book will provide a clear picture of boardroom diversity in Saudi Arabia. This will contribute to knowledge through understanding board diversity and exploring whether there have been changes in the boardroom due to social structure shifts, and the extent of resistance. It will benefit both accounting and governance academics as well as the broader practitioner community. Furthermore, it will be important for those looking at social change and the role of the Saudi national plan Vision 2030 which provides a strategic framework to reduce the country’s dependence on oil, diversify its economy and develop its public sector.

The first book to investigate boardroom diversity in Saudi Arabia
Captures the change of Saudis boardroom in six demographic types of diversity
Looks into the impact of social settings in Saudi culture by highlighting the Vision of 2030
Provides a comprehensive review of Saudi Arabia’s most recent corporate governance codes

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110741735
ISBN:: 9783110741735
ISBN:: 9783110741612
ISBN:: 9783110741858
Subject:: Asian and Pacific Studies
Subject:: Western Asia
Subject:: The Arab world
Subject:: Business and Economics
Subject:: Business Management
Subject:: Management, Organization, Corporate Governance
Subject:: Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
Subject:: Culture and Society
Subject:: Business and Economy
Publisher:: De Gruyter

Book Ahead of Publication 2023

Corporate Governance in a Nordic Setting

The Case of Sweden

Peter Beusch, Kristina Jonäll, Svetlana Sabelfeld

Volume 6 in this series

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Corporate Governance in a Nordic Setting focuses on the historical, cultural and political development of the Swedish corporate governance code and model. It explores the definition and interpretations of corporate governance, including the Cadbury Report and OECD definitions, and specifically discusses powerful institutions that shaped its tradition over time. It further outlines the distinguishing features of the Nordic and Swedish corporate governance models, including taxation, ownership structures, corporate culture, and leadership styles.

Emphasis is placed on the role of corporate governance in achieving a sustainable society, arguing for the importance of integrating financial, social and environmental perspectives at the corporate governance level. The chapters discuss a broad spectrum of topics including corporate ownership structures, agency conflicts, board diversity, employee representation on corporate boards, sustainability governance, and corporate governance in times of crisis, providing insights into Nordic and Swedish corporate governance and highlighting their unique characteristics and implications for businesses and society.

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.0000/9783110725469
ISBN:: 9783110725469
ISBN:: 9783110725346
ISBN:: 9783110725315
Subject:: Business and Economics
Subject:: Business Management
Subject:: Management, Organization, Corporate Governance
Subject:: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Compliance Management, Business Ethics
Publisher:: De Gruyter

Book 2020

Corporate Governance in Russia

Quo Vadis?

Alla Dementieva, Elena Zavyalova

Volume 3 in this series

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This book explores discussions and practice around corporate governance in Russia from the early 1990s until 2018. 　It covers three major aspects of corporate governance theory and practice: a vision of corporate governance in Russia in the context of global trends and challenges, the general perception of corporate governance in Russia, and the real nature of Russia’s corporate community from the viewpoint of its corporate governance practices.

It provides a unique complex analysis and detailed description of how corporate governance has been perceived by both Russian regulators and the business community, and how it has been applied in Russian companies. This analysis covers the period of over 25 years: from early attempts at directing transfer and implanting the Western model of corporate governance to the nascent Russian big private business, up to the period of resurgence of the state as the dominant player both in Russian society and its economy at large. It gives an understanding of what corporate governance is in Russia in the days of "sovereign democracy" and confrontation with the West.

It explains how cultural, political, economic and institutional factors have shaped corporate governance in Russia. The authors provide insights into such aspects of Russian corporate governance framework and practices as regulatory philosophy and enforcement, ownership structure, the role of the state, the impact of unfriendly domestic business climate, how the value of corporate governance is perceived in Russian context, etc.

Predominantly, the book paints an interesting picture of how the "sovereign corporate governance" model has been shaped in Russia.

This book will be useful not just for experts in corporate governance and investors, but also for those who have an interest in modern Russia at large.

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110695816
ISBN:: 9783110695816
ISBN:: 9783110695700
ISBN:: 9783110695908
Subject:: Business and Economics
Subject:: Business Management
Subject:: Management, Organization, Corporate Governance
Publisher:: De Gruyter

Book 2020

Corporate Governance in South Africa

Warren Maroun, Dannielle Cerbone

Volume 2 in this series

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This book provides an examination of corporate governance in South Africa which includes an overview of the history of corporate governance and summary of the key provisions of South Africa’s codes on corporate governance from 1994 to 2016. The aim is to provide a comprehensive reference for academics and practitioners interested in South African corporate governance and to illustrate how corporate governance practices evolve in a developing African economy. It also includes a review of the research dealing with the drivers and consequences of South African corporate governance. The focus is on South African-specific research which is complemented with international references. This book will be highly relevant to both accounting/governance academics and the broader practitioner community.

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110621266
ISBN:: 9783110621266
ISBN:: 9783110618334
ISBN:: 9783110618280
Subject:: Business and Economics
Subject:: Business Management
Subject:: Management, Organization, Corporate Governance
Publisher:: De Gruyter Oldenbourg

Book 2019

Corporate Governance of Banks in Libya

Ali Elfadli

Volume 1 in this series

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This book represents a response to a relative lack of academic research into corporate governance and especially corporate governance disclosure in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Specifically, the author explores recent developments in corporate governance disclosure produced by Libyan commercial banks. Along with other corporate governance mechanisms, disclosure plays an essential role in discharging accountability to and protecting shareholders, enhancing corporate performance and reducing the risk of financial crises. In order to improve corporate governance disclosure, it is necessary to understand the context in which it takes place. The MENA countries have unique characteristics, and those involved in the Arab Spring have been affected in different ways. This book provides up to date research into corporate governance disclosure in the context of Libya following the Arab Spring. The banking sector plays a crucial role in the Libyan economy and has specific characteristics which make corporate governance more important than in other sectors, yet research in this sector is rare. Furthermore, the banking sector in Libya has seen significant corporate governance reforms in recent years. As one of the most significant oil producing countries, Libya’s political and business environments have been dramatically affected by the Arab Spring. The author discusses how banks have responded to these reforms and the ways in which their corporate governance disclosure has evolved.

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110602111
ISBN:: 9783110602111
ISBN:: 9783110600742
ISBN:: 9783110599657
Subject:: Asian and Pacific Studies
Subject:: Western Asia
Subject:: The Arab world
Subject:: Business and Economics
Subject:: Business Management
Subject:: Management, Organization, Corporate Governance
Publisher:: De Gruyter Oldenbourg