Index

A

Abrupt emergence,

external origin, 186

internal origin, 186

Accountability, 27–28

Acquisitions, 144–148

American Stock Exchange (AMEX), 71

AMEX. See American Stock Exchange

Anglo-American approach, xvi

Anglo-American systems, 18–19

Asset/liability restructuring, 184

Audit committee, 67, 72–74, 117–124

and outside auditors, 116–117

Auditors, 11–12, 120–122

B

Bankers, 11–12

Bill Clinton tax act, 162

Board committees, 66–67

Board composition, 206–207

Board effectiveness, 194–195

Board evaluations, 194–195

Board leadership

audit committee, 67

board committees, 66–67

CEO, 63–66

compensation committee, 68–69

director compensation, 66–67, 69

financial times stock exchange (FTSE), 63

governance committee, 67

nominating committee, 67

Board room, ...

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