Includes bibliographical references and index.

Defining corporate governance -- Corporate governance failure -- Cor porate governance reform in the UK -- The role of boards in corporate g overnance -- The role of institutional investors in corporate governanc e -- The role of transparency, internal control and risk management in corporate governance -- An introduction to corporate governance systems worldwide -- A reference dictionary of corporate governance systems -- Discharging a broader corporate accountability -- Environmental, socia l and governance considerations in institutional investment -- Future d irections for corporate governance and accountability.