After qualifying as a chartered accountant Bob Tricker served as an officer in the Royal Navy, then for eight years was financial controller of the British subsidiary of a US corporation. He studied at Harvard and Oxford universities, was a Research Fellow of Nuffield College, Oxford, and Director of the Oxford Centre for Management Studies. His research led to the first book with the title 'Corporate Governance'. He was the founder-editor of the research journal Corporate Governance: An International Review. After 18 years in Oxford, he spent 14 years as Professor of Finance at the University of Hong Kong.
An excellent and authoritative text on international corporate governance. * Professor Anne Stafford, The University of Manchester * A brilliant book that helps both educators and students grapple with the complexities of corporate governance. * Dr Supun Chandrasena, Queen's University Belfast * A robust overview of corporate governance from a comparative perspective, with a strong focus on internal management structures. * Dr Francesca Farrington, University of Aberdeen * Tricker's text is a very good general account of corporate governance, with an emphasis on governance in practice. It is extremely accessible and makes very good use of case studies. It has an international focus and so will be of relevance to a wide readership. * Dr Lee Roach, University of Portsmouth * An excellent textbook on corporate governance, fit for both BSc and MSc students in their entrance to corporate governance. * Professor Throstur Olaf Sigurjonsson, University of Iceland * The main, authoritative text on corporate governance that is well-laid out, covers all key concepts/ theories, and is easy to understand and student friendly. * Dr Sofia Yasmin, Alliance Manchester Business School * Corporate Governance offers a comprehensive, multi-cultural perspective on contemporary corporate governance * Dr Natalia Berg, Linnaeus University * Corporate Governance offers practical insights by incorporating case studies and examples that illustrate the application of corporate governance concepts in real-world scenarios. This practical approach helps readers connect theoretical concepts to practical implications and challenges they may encounter in the corporate governance landscape. * Dr Saeid Homayoun, University of Gavle * An excellent and up to date overview of the corporate governance issues. Excellent case studies and a lot of practical materials. * Ms. Wendy Mazzucco, Glasgow Caledonian University * This book covers a solid background to the history, principles, and policies of corporate governance. It expands with an application of corporate governance practices and provides both UK and international examples of best practice and corporate failure cases. This edition is enhanced with some recent developments in the related areas of corporate governance such as sustainability, ESG, and artificial intelligence. * Dr Nadia Gulko, University of Lincoln * Excellent book; I highly recommend it. * Dr Mohan Guruswamy, University of Wollongong Dubai *