C/F/377. Dissertation. Models of corporate governance in Britain and USA

The dissertation examines the development of the corporate governance (CG) regimes in the USA and UK discussing the difference in their approaches to governance, the corporate bankruptcies and financial scandals, etc. The legal frameworks for CG in both countries are reviewed commenting on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the effects of EU on UK regulation, the move towards accountability and transparency in financial areas, etc. Conclusions are made about the similarities between the UK and the US corporate governance models and the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Act on the US and UK economy, capital markets and Governance bodies.

C/F/318. Proposal. Corporate Governance and Business Ethics: A Good Investment?

The paper offers a dissertation proposal suggesting a study of the relationship between corporate governance, business ethics and financial performance amongst public companies in the UK. A brief review of related literature is presented; the use of qualitative research rather than the traditionally used quantitative research is suggested, including interviews with corporate boards and managers, institutional investors, and members of the public.

P/F/443. Dissertation. Models of corporate governance in Britain and USA

The dissertation investigates the models of corporate governance (CG) in the UK (Combined Code) and USA (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) examining their differences and the implications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Literature is reviewed on the British and American history of CG, the evolution of the CG regulatory codes, the agency theory, the issues of business relationships, etc. Research methods are based on the ‘phenomenologist’ approach to the secondary data analysis. Conclusions are made on the research findings including recommendations about the scenarios that may arise from the existing CG regulatory frameworks.

P/F/432. Dissertation. Effective governance: role of non-executive directors

The dissertation investigates the role of executive and non-executive directors (NED) in boardroom meetings examining the influence of their relationship on the success of listed and non-listed companies. A literature review provides information on the role of the board, NEDs’ contribution to the firm performance, agency theory, etc. Research methods include the analysis of primary data (questionnaires) and secondary data. Conclusions are made about the factors behind effective governance practices.

P/F/272. Dissertation. EasyJet PLC: Changes in Shareholder Wealth due to the Board Changes

The dissertation aims to analyse the changes in shareholder wealth and share performances due to the announcement of the board change of the EasyJet Plc. The dissertation examines the unexpected component of the management-turnover announcement reflected in the returns on its shares. The results of current research suggest that effects of management turnover on share price performance must be angered by the organisational context of the change. (Further information is available on request)

P/F/131. Project proposal. Corporate Governance in US after Enron Scandal

The paper presents project proposal for the finance dissertation which aims to analyse corporate governance practices in the U.S. after addressing issues surrounding the Enron scandal. Project proposal presents literature review on the stated issues and research methods

P/F/50. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN TURKISH COMPANIES: A SURVEY AND COMPARISON

This paper examines corporate governance mechanisms in a sample of Turkish listed and unlisted companies using a questionnaire and a data base survey. The empirical findings are supported by an extensive literature review. The results indicate that concentrated ownership is widely used and that voting leverage is highly employed in Turkish firms. The titles of CEO and chairperson are generally assumed by different individuals. Overall, Turkish system of corporate governance is considered to be closer to continental European systems.