An ordinary share in a company giving the owner the right to vote at the company’s general meetings.
The governing body of a company, responsible for appointing the company’s officers and making key strategic decisions. The board comprises executive and non-executive directors.
An analysis of the agency costs in economic theory, their implications, and associated frameworks.
The standards and principles businesses observe in their dealings beyond compliance with the law.
The role and function of a chairman in economic organizations and corporations
A member of a company's board of directors with roles and responsibilities defined by law.
The law relating to the formation and operation of companies, outlining the rights and obligations of directors and shareholders, limited liability, and informational requirements.
The ability to influence or direct the behavior of a company through voting power.
A comprehensive exploration of the principles, frameworks, and stakeholders involved in corporate governance.
An exploration of the economic concept of cross-holding, where two companies each hold shares in one another.
An overview of the term 'director' in the context of economics and business
The separation between the ownership and control in companies, typically seen in widely-held corporations.
An exploration of industrial democracy, a principle that allows workers to have a say in the management of the firm they work for.
Definition and meaning of interlocking directorates
A description of majority shareholders, their role, and their influence within a company.
A comprehensive overview of the role and implications of non-executive directors in corporate governance.
A share that provides the holder with dividend rights but no voting rights at company meetings.
The UK term for a share in the equity of a company, equivalent to common stock in the US.
A company share which carries no vote, but ranks before ordinary shares for dividends.
A system where employees receive a share of the profits of their firm, enhancing motivation and interest in the company's profitability.
An informative document provided by a company during the issuance of new shares or debentures to the public.
An examination of the proxy vote mechanism, commonly used in corporate governance, whereby one person votes on behalf of another.
The distinction between those who own a company (shareholders) and those who control its operations (managers)
A term referring to any individual, group, or entity that has an interest or stake in a business or organization.
A system of board governance featuring separate supervisory and management boards, predominantly seen in German corporate settings.
