–156 A study of the relationship between corporate governance structures and the extent of voluntary disclosure Simon S.M. Ho*‚ Kar Shun Wong School of Accountancy‚ The Chinese University of Hong Kong‚ Shatin‚ N.T.‚ Hong Kong Abstract The primary objective of this study is to test a theoretical framework relating four major corporate governance attributes with the extent of voluntary disclosure provided by listed firms in Hong Kong. These corporate governance attributes are the proportion of independent
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Report on a critical analysis on an advertisement ¡V What kind of imagery it uses and whether it is appropriate/effective Kate‚ Ken and Mike ¡V Did they speak well for American Express? Kate Winslet‚ Ken Watanabe and Mike Lazaridis. Their pictures and hand-writings appeared as an American Express Advertisement on the magazine ¡§The New Yorker¡¨ (Exhibit 1). How well did they manage to convey what the brand tries to tell the customers? In this report‚ I will analyze the kind of imagery the advertisement
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Introduction o Definition of Governance o Definition of Good Governance o Its conceptual framework (based on lessons learned from history‚ freedom of thought and freedom of speech). • Elements of Good Governance o Participatory o Consensus oriented o Accountable o Transparent o Responsive o Effective and efficient o Equitable and inclusive o Follows rule of law‚ Justice o Subsidiary o Sustainability o Predictability • Measures that test Good Governance o The popular perception o
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qxd 22/10/2007 11:54 Page 597 CASE STUDIES ECS8C_C01.qxd 22/10/2007 11:54 Page 598 ECS8C_C01.qxd 22/10/2007 11:54 Page 599 Guide to using the case studies The main text of this book includes 87 short illustrations and 15 case examples which have been chosen to enlarge specific issues in the text and/or provide practical examples of how business and public sector organisations are managing strategic issues. The case studies which follow allow the reader to
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Total Quality Management at American Express From the Editors / Barry J. Brinker Cost Management Practice / Steven C. Schnoebelen The Factory in Transition / Arun Maira Reprinted with permission from The Journal of Cost Management‚ Volume 7‚ Number: 1 c1993 Research Institute of America‚ Inc.‚ Warren Gorham Lamont Professional Publishing Division‚ 210 South St.‚ Boston‚ MA 02111. All rights reserved. Activity-Based Total Quality Management at American Express David A. Carlson and S. Mark
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The case in DHL gives the situation faced by DHL Worldwide Express (India)‚ a division of Airfreight Ltd‚ which is a company engaged in different activities connected with transportation of cargo (both domestic and international)‚ domestic surface transport‚ logistics and express operations. It also has two subsidiaries‚ one a travel agency and another engaged in money transfer operations. Shipping is also under a subsidiary. The DHL division has an alliance with DHL Worldwide Express‚ the worldwide
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Challenge of Good Governance in India: Need for Innovative Approaches by Balmiki Prasad Singh * Abstract This paper makes an effort to provide a framework for good governance in India by identifying its essential features and shortcomings in its working and emphasizes need for innovative approaches. No theory of governance could be intelligible unless it is seen in the context of its time. India’s democratic experience of the past six decades has clearly established that good governance must aim at
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In order to for good governance to exist‚ there are three guiding principles; practicing meritocracy‚ having honest and capable leaders and the principle of being forward- looking. Having honest and capable leaders is the most essential factor among the three to good governance. Having honest and capable leaders can enhance stability in the government and help make the right decisions. With honest and capable leaders‚ they would be able to raise a country’s welfare to better heights‚ making right
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THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 1 DELTA PUBLISHING COMPANY P.O. Box 5332‚ Los Alamitos‚ CA 90721-5332 All rights reserved. No part of this course may be reproduced in any form or by any means‚ without permission in writing from the publisher. 2 THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PROGRAM CONTENTS ACCOUNTING SCANDALS BRING ABOUT NEW GUIDELINES AND LEGISLATION POINTS OF CONTROVERSY RECENT FINANCIAL RESTATEMENTS STOCK OPTIONS
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Introduction 2- Participatory Governance 2-1 Participation 2-2 Cornwall’s Definition of Participation Governance 2-3 Participatory Governance in Fragile Settings 3- The Case Study: Bangladesh 4- Conclusion 5- References Chapter1: Introduction Many developing countries have adopted poverty reduction strategies‚ but the mixed results of conventional poverty reduction strategies are disappointing. Research carried out by Merilee S. Grindle on Good Enough Governance suggests that lack of progress
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