Corporate governance : an essential guide for South African companies created by Ramani Naidoo

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Chapter 1 An introduction to corporate governance, 2 - Why corporate governance matters, 3 - The governance environment of South African companies, 4 - Formation, types and characteristics of companies , 5 - Principles of board meetings, 6 - General meetings of shareholders, 7 - The composition of the board, 8 - How boards work, 9 - The individual director, 10 - Officers of the company, 11 - Transparency and reporting, 12 - Risk management and internal control, 13 - Corporate citizenship and sustainability, 14 - Ethical leadership, 15 - A practical view on implementation.

This book offers practical guidelines with specific relevance in the South African context and is an essential tool for every person in a leadership position today. It succeeds in easing the reader into the complex world of corporate governance through practical examples, making the topic accessible and relevant for every business concerned about its reputation and ethical profile. A must read! This book will assist the reader to meet the imperatives of good governance while reflecting on pertinent examples of the responsibility of corporate citizenship and ethical action. It is a useful resource for board members and other company stakeholders alike