PPT-Welcome to Class 5 Corporate Boards of Directors

Chapter 4 History and overview of Corporate Boards Are Corporate Boards of Directors a vehicle for fleecing Investors Directors Early in the last century the majority of large corporations were owned and controlled by a small number of capitalists . Roseanne Russell. School of Law, University of Bristol. Conclusion. The Norwegian experience suggests that . hard law is required . to boost the number of women directors.. Quotas do not, however,. guarantee . Corporate governance. Examine the duties and liabilities that come with directorship. . Overview of the role of the board and the requirement for independence.. Review the basic operations of the board. . Corporate Governance. This chapter:. Discusses options backdating, just one type of recent corporate scandals related to corporate governance.. Discusses corporate governance; how boards of directors are structured, their duties, and reforms; and issues associated with executive compensation.. 1. Learning Objectives. What are the duties of corporate directors and officers?. Directors are expected to use their best judgment in managing the corporation. What must directors do to avoid liability for honest mistakes of judgment and poor business decisions. 1.0 Corporate Governance Definition . Corporate Governance is a system of . structures and processes . to direct and control companies. It specifies the . distribution of responsibilities . among companies’ stakeholders including shareowners, directors, and managers. . . Corporate Boards of Directors. Chapter 4. History and overview of Corporate Boards. Are Corporate Boards of Directors. a vehicle for fleecing Investors?. . Directors?. Early in the last century the majority of large corporations were owned and controlled by a small number of capitalists. . Presented By Billy Dexter. Managing Partner. Heidrick. & Struggles. Topics. 1. The State of . the Board. Where Is . the Diversity?. What You Can Do/. and Should NOT Do. The Public Company Board Today. Learning Objectives. Describe the role and responsibilities of . the board . of directors in corporate governance. Understand . how the composition of . a board . can affect its operation. Describe . Learning Objectives. Describe the role and responsibilities of . the board . of directors in corporate governance. Understand . how the composition of . a board . can affect its operation. Describe . Turquand. Rule. Understand the ultra . vires. doctrine & the . Turquand. Rule. Understand and explain the legal capacity of a company and the authority of directors to represent the company. Learning Outcomes. M.Com. , FCS, FCMA, . Ph.D. The world is changing. Board’s must change too. …. Emerging challenges before the Boards in 21. st. century. Volatility. . Uncertainty. . Complexity. Ambiguity. Leveraging women participation in Board’s for enhancing Competitive advantage. University of Melbourne. 30 April 2013. From Managing to Monitoring: The Evolution of the Listed Company Board. By RP Austin. Outline of my paper. 1. Introduction. 2. Reflections on the history of corporate governance to the . Last Time We Spoke About:. Corporate Governance – Boards of Directors. Board Members. Part One: Definitions / Roles / Obligations and Duties / Liabilities. Board Member Powers. Part Two: Generally / Chairman / Board Members / Committees. Introduction. Contact. Nisan Langberg. Email . nlangberg@uh.edu. Office: 210E. “big picture”. Assume you are familiar with basic financial tools. Time value of money, accounting for risk, CAPM, portfolio theory .