Advancing corporate governance research : emerging new structures and directions / edited by Brian Bolton (professor of finance and the endowed chair in finance, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA) and Jung Park (associate professor of entrepreneurship and innovation, ISG Business School, France and adjunct researcher, HES-SO/HEG-Geneve, Switzerland).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bolton, Brian, editor.

Park, Jung, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Corporate governance.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (450 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This informative book explores how governance systems evolve to meet diverse organizational contexts and emerging challenges. Providing a range of perspectives from different fields including finance, management, entrepreneurship and law, global experts present new structures and directions for corporate governance research. Blending theoretical frameworks with practical case studies, the book provides critical insights into key topics such as the influence of cultural dynamics, the evolution of startups into established firms, the unique characteristics of family businesses, and the integration of environmental and social objectives. Forward-thinking contributors examine the future of corporate governance accounting for technology, sustainability, and stakeholder priorities, identifying strategies to meet the specific needs of various organizational models, cultural influences, and technological advancements worldwide. A valuable resource for academics and students in business, management and corporate governance, Advancing Corporate Governance Research is also an enlightening read for policymakers, regulators, business leaders and board members"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Introduction

1. Introduction to new directions and new perspectives on corporate governance research / Brian Bolton and Jung Park

Part I: Cultural dynamics of corporate governance

Introduction to Part I:

2. The impact of within-country heterogeneity in cultural values on global corporate governance / David Midgley, Sunil Venaik, Demetris Christopoulos and Jung Park

3. Redefining boardroom dynamics: The rising impact of generation x directors / Zhaozhao He, Mihail K. Miletkov and Viktoriya Staneva

4. Dual public and private governance of companies in China: A multifaceted appraisal / Flora Huang and Horace Yeung

5. The corporate governance of Indian unicorns / Arjya B. Majumdar

Part II: Start-up venture governance

Introduction to Part II:

6. Governance in entrepreneurial ecosystems / Philip T. Roundy

7. Interlocking dynamics in suprateams / Truls Erikson

8. The role of advisory boards in startups and the transition to formal governance / Rod B. McNaughton

9. Start-ups acquiring start-ups - a venture governance view / Dennis Gan

Part III: Corporate governance of family firms

Introduction to Part III:

10. The heterogeneity of governance behavior in family enterprise systems: The power perspective / Marta Widz, Nava Michael-Tsabari and Pramodita Sharma

11. Brave communication as the key for successful family business succession / Léa Zhe Wang and Séverine Mulliez

12. Corporate and family governance in a developing context with cultural dynamics / Taib Berrada El Azizi, Oumaima Quiddi and Badr Habba

13. Corporate governance and corporate social responsibility in chaebols: Tracing the evolution under government influence / Cinzia Dessì and Ji-Hee Kim

14. Theory and application of effective governance in modern family philanthropy / Małgorzata Smulowitz

Part IV: Governance of social purpose, mission impact

Introduction to Part IV:

15. The fundamental problem with esg? Conflicting letters / Christos Cabolis, Maude Lavanchy and Karl Schmedders

16. Separating fact from fiction: The role of sustainability committees in greenwashing / Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh and Huong-Trang Pham

17. Environmental, social and governance advocacy of global institutional investors: Reshaping the governance of mission, social impact purpose / Jinsuk Choi

18. Leadership structure, governance formation, and role multiplicity: The choice among female founders / Agnes Dyvik Clark

19. Diversity and innovation / Richard S. Warr and Jing Zhao

Conclusion future directions perspectives on corporate governance research

20. Human intelligence and artificial intelligence: Future opportunities, challenges and responsibilities in corporate governance research / Brian Bolton and Jung Park.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781035324965 (e-book)

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