Corporate Governance in South Africa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maroun, Warren.

Contributor:

Cerbone, Danielle.

Series:

De Gruyter Studies in Corporate Governance Series

De Gruyter Studies in Corporate Governance Series ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Corporate governance.

Business ethics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (320 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2020.

Summary:

This book, authored by Warren Maroun and Dannielle Cerbone, delves into the intricacies of corporate governance in South Africa, exploring both its historical evolution and contemporary practices. It covers the development and impact of the King Codes, highlighting the transition from King-I to King-IV, and discusses the external and internal drivers of governance such as economic, political, and stakeholder influences. The authors aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the governance structures and ethics that underpin South African corporations, offering insights into integrated reporting, stakeholder engagement, and the role of ethics in leadership. The intended audience includes scholars, practitioners, and policymakers interested in corporate governance frameworks and their implications within the South African context. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

1 Introduction

2 A brief history of South African corporate governance

3 Determinants and outcomes of good corporate governance

4 The governance of ethics

5 Trends in South African corporate governance

6 Preliminary evidence on the drivers and implications of South African corporate governance

7 Assurance

8 Integrated thinking, integrated reporting and corporate governance

9 Corporate governance by not-for-profit organisations

10 Emerging forms of corporate reporting, governance and accountability

11 Summary and areas for future research

References

List of figures

List of tables

List of acronyms/ abbreviations

Appendices

Appendix A: The integrated reporting capitals and reporting principles

Appendix B: Members of the King committee

Appendix C: King IV disclosures applicable to the audit committee

Appendix D: Scope of the King IV sector supplements

Appendix E: The King Codes: A summary of similarities and differences

Appendix F: Summary of select corporate scandals in South Africa

Appendix G: The sustainable development goals

Appendix H: Materiality

Appendix I: Governance in a crisis.

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ISBN:

9783111337401

3111337405

OCLC:

1452596609