Author: Institute of Directors Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers ISBN: 0749462841 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
The Director's Handbook, first published in 2005, filled a gap in the market by providing a practical guide to key issues facing board directors and senior business decision-makers in the UK. Now, with far-reaching changes in directors' duties and other principles of company law, this new edition updates and explains the laws which affect the way every director does their job. It deals with all aspects of a company director's role, duties, responsibilities and liabilities within the context of the current law and good practice. Written by leading experts and fully supported by research findings, this 3rd edition also contains case studies from companies of varying sizes and sectors, plus new chapters on the role of the company secretary plus the latest legal developments in the health and safety arena. The Director's Handbook is the essential reference and source of advice for all new and existing directors, as well as those who aspire to this position.
Author: American Bar Association. Committee on Corporate Laws Publisher: American Bar Association ISBN: 9781590318508 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 140
Book Description
The Corporate Director's Guidebook is recognized as the premier authority on the director's role and the board's functions. It is read, consulted and cited by board members, executives, lawyers and academics nationwide. Now available as a new Fifth Edition, the Guidebook completely updates its fourth edition published in 2004. This new Fifth Edition addresses recent effects the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has had in the corporate governance arena and its impact on the legal responsibilities of directors of public companies.
Author: Frank M. Placenti Publisher: American Bar Association ISBN: 9781634258111 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 523
Book Description
As directors continue to grapple with ever expanding agendas and complex issues in the boardroom, the Director's Handbook provides a valuable practical resource that identifies 101 topics commonly encountered by public company directors. This valuable resource focuses on equipping individual directors to function at a higher level by arming them with general background on a topic and then questions to enable the director to gather the information required to reach an informed decision. It is designed as an excellent training tool for both new directors and younger lawyers entering the governance field.
Author: Richard Winfield Publisher: ISBN: 9780948537127 Category : Languages : en Pages : 198
Book Description
Joining a board of directors is a great honour, but it involves responsibilities and risks; where regulation and litigation are concerned, ignorance is no excuse. The New Directors Handbook is a practical guide that addresses the mindset, skills and identity challenges faced by real directors and includes practical tools to help you in your career.
Author: Guy Tomlinson Publisher: The Marketing Directors ISBN: 0955886015 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 402
Book Description
The Marketing Director's Handbook is the definitive practical guide for anyone managing or aspiring to manage a marketing function at board level. It is truly unique. In 30 chapters it is structured to help you undertake key marketing activities and solve marketing problems. It is jam-packed with insights, ideas to ensure business and personal success.
Author: Institute of Directors Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers ISBN: 9780749449827 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 228
Book Description
The Director's Handbook, first published in 2005, filled a gap in the market by providing a practical guide to key issues facing board directors and senior business decision-makers. Now, with far-reaching changes in directors' duties and other principles of company law, this new edition updates and explains the laws which affect the way every director does their job.It deals with all aspects of a company director's role, duties, responsibilities and liabilities within the context of the current law and good practice. Written by leading experts and fully supported by research findings, it also contains case studies (named or unnamed) from companies of varying size and sector.The Director's Handbook is the essential reference and source of advice for all new and existing directors, as well as those who aspire to this position.
Author: G. Brown Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1137480556 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 289
Book Description
Non-executive directors play a very important role in modern business. Providing a rare emphasis on 'soft skills', culture and relationship building, this comprehensive guide offers a unique insight into what it's actually like to be a non-executive director, backed up by global case studies, research and interviews.
Author: Michael Bloom Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 0571199941 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 254
Book Description
"Concise and engaging, Michael Bloom's book is for anyone who has ever uttered the phrase, "But what I really want to do is direct.""--BOOK JACKET.