QUESTIONS FROM END OF CHAPTERS OF SOLOMON TEXTBOOK Chapter 1 1. Read the definitions of corporate governance provided in this chapter. What would be your own, preferred definition of 'corporate governance'? 2. Which theoretical framework discussed in this chapter do you believe presents the most appropriate explicit framework for corporate governance, and why? 3. Do you think that agency theory and stakeholder theory are striving towards the same goal? Chapter 3 1 Analyse and debate the extent to which you consider the initiatives aimed at corporate governance reform in the UK represent an improvement to the system of corporate governance. 3 Do you agree with the view encapsulated in the Hampel Report that corporate governance reform is as important for smaller listed companies as for larger ones? Chapter 4 2 Do you consider that non-executive directors play a useful role in company boards? To what extent do you think the academic research has clarified this issue? 6 To what extent has the empirical research been useful in providing clarity regarding the structure of the board of directors and the firm's financial performance?

Textbook: \" Corporate Governance and Accountability\" Author: Solomon, Jill Publisher: Wiley Edition: 3rd BISAC: BUS104000 ISBN: 9781119959298