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Corporate Governance: the system by which companies are directed and controlled. Boards of directors are responsible for the governance of their companies. The stockholders' role in governance is to appoint the directors...; Corporate Governance definition on BNET »

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The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility ranked The Home Depot and Wal-Mart recently as among top Fortune 100 companies excelling in inclusion of the Hispanic community in the areas of corporate executive leadership, corporate governance, work: The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility ranked The Home Depot and Wal-Mart recently as among top Fortune 100 companies excelling in inclusion of the Hispanic community in the areas of corporate executive leadership, corporate governance, workforce representation, Hispanic community reciprocity and minority supplier outreach and development. IBM claimed the No....; Tags: corporate governance, corporate responsibility, Home Depot Inc., leadership, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.; Research articles 2005-06-27
Corporate Governance and the Nonprofit Board of Directors: This article is about "Corporate responsibility" which is not a new concept for nonprofit boards of directors. But a series of high-profile Wall Street accounting scandals that have focused attention on standards of corporate governance, not just among public companies, but also among private companies and nonprofits. In light of...; Tags: Corporate Responsibility, Board, Board Of Directors, Faegre & Benson, Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Corporate Law, Business Operations, Leadership, Management; White papers 2003-01-01
Sarbanes-Oxley And Corporate Responsibility: How To Practice Good Corporate Governance: This webcast tells about Sarbanes Oxley Act and its impact on financial management. The certifications needed for the same; financial reporting responsibilities and internal control responsibilities are discussed in this regard. The section 906 of this act makes an impact on the financial management. The companies must accompany any periodic...; Tags: Financial Reporting, Internal Control, Corporate Responsibility, Financial, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Corporate Governance, Audit Engagement, Financial Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Finance, Regulations, Government; Webcasts 2002-11-06
Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002: New Corporate Responsibility and Disclosure Requirements: The webcast provides briefing as a comentary on current legal issues, and it should not be considered a legal advice which depends upon the facts of each situation. The Sarbanes-Oxley act came into the effect on 7th July, 2002 after President Bush signed the law. "It was a sweeping overhaul."...; Tags: Audit, Corporate Responsibility, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Audit Committee, Financial Person, Corporate Governance, Financial Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Regulatory Compliance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Finance, Regulations, Government, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures; Webcasts 2002-08-13
Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002: New Corporate Responsibility And Disclosure Requirements: A recent Act seeks to overhaul the nation's securities laws. It establishes a new, independent board for the accounting industry, creates higher standards for corporate governance and audit committees and ushers in transparency in corporate transactions. The paper focuses on the corporate governance framework and financial disclosure obligations for public...; Tags: Corporate Responsibility, Financial, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Fulbright & Jaworski, Act, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Business Ethics, Financial Accounting, Business Operations, Leadership, Management, Finance; Presentations 2002-08-13

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act: What Executives And Boards Should Know: From the executive summary: ‘The Sarbanes-Oxley Act can be divided into accounting oversight provisions and corporate responsibility provisions. Although the Act only applies to public reporting companies, its accounting oversight provisions will have farther reaching effect because the changes made by the Act will eventually trickle down to all other...; Tags: Accounting, Corporate Responsibility, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Board, Bricker & Eckler, Accounting Oversight Provision, Corporate Responsibility Provision, Business Ethics, Sarbanes-Oxley, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Accounting, Financial Services, Leadership, Management, Regulations, Government, Financial Accounting, Finance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures; White papers 2002-07-01
Corporate Responsibility and Corporate Compliance: A Different Kind of Pharmaceutical Merger: The resource document discusses a director's fiduciary obligations/duties, unique challenges faced by healthcare organization directors, and a list of eighteen questions, which Boards of Directors can use to further their understanding of their company's compliance program's scope and operations. This Alert provides a summary of the key "take-always" from the...; Tags: Benefits, Business Ethics, Business Operations, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Corporate Responsibility, Director, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Merger, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Resource Document; White papers 2003-04-01

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TIAA-CREF Continues Action on Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility: Actions range from executive compensation and the environment to influencing positive social change in Sudan DENVER -- Through a series of integrated strategies, TIAA-CREF continues to promote long-term value for participants through sound governance policies and corporate social responsibility in areas ranging from executive compensation and the environment to...; Tags: KLD Research & Analytics Inc., Total S.A.; Research articles 2008-07-15
Bank One Corporation: Corporate Governance Principles: The Board shall at all times maintain committees with the following responsibilities: an audit committee, a compensation committee, and a governance and nominating committee. The Board has established the following Committees: Audit and Risk Management; Corporate Governance and Nominating; Compensation and Organization; Public Responsibility; and Executive. The basic responsibility of...; Tags: Board, Director, Bank One Corp., Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Benefits, Business Operations, Human Resources; White papers 2002-12-17
Corporate Governance Guidelines - Hilton Hotels Corporation: The Board of Directors of Hilton Hotels Corporation (the "Company"), acting on the recommendation of its Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, has developed and adopted a set of corporate governance principles (the "Guidelines") to promote the functioning of the Board and its committees and to set forth a common set...; Tags: Board, Hilton Hotels Corp., Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law; White papers 2003-01-01
Corporate Governance Guidelines - PepsiAmericas, Inc.: The Board of Directors (the "Board") of PepsiAmericas, Inc. (the "Company"), acting on the recommendation of its Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, has developed and adopted a set of corporate governance principles (the "Guidelines") establishing a common set of expectations to assist the Board and its committees in performing their...; Tags: Board, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Business Operations; White papers 2003-01-01
RailAmerica, Inc. :Corporate Governance Guidelines: A majority of the members of the Board of Directors must meet the criteria for independence required by the New York Stock Exchange and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and applicable rules and regulations. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for reviewing with the Board, on an annual basis, the...; Tags: Compensation Committee, Compensation, Board, Director, Corporate Governance, Benefits, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Human Resources; White papers 2003-01-16
Avery Dennison Names Richard P. Randall as Vice President, Corporate Governance and Associate General Counsel: PASADENA, Calif. -- Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) announced today that Richard P. Randall has been promoted to the position of vice president, corporate governance, associate general counsel and assistant secretary, effective June 1, 2007. In this role, Randall will retain primary responsibility for corporate and legal subsidiary matters,...; Tags: Randall; Research articles 2007-06-05
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 : Public Accounting and Corporate Reform Bill Becomes Law: On July 30, 2002, President Bush signed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 into law. The law provides sweeping changes to the oversight of the public accounting industry, increases corporate governance and disclosure standards for public companies. It increases the penalties for those that violate the securities laws. Foreign companies and...; Tags: Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Law, Sarbanes-Oxley, Regulatory Compliance, Regulations, Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Operational Accounting, Financial Services, Government, Financial Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Leadership, Management; White papers 2002-07-31
Corporate governance: the Hampel Committee.(review considerations): The Committee on Corporate Governance has invited the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants to express its opinion on corporate governance in five main areas: the Cadbury Code; the responsibility and organisation of company directors; directors' rThe Committee on Corporate Governance has invited the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants to express...; Tags: Cadbury Schweppes Plc., corporate governance; Research articles 1996-12-01
Western Digital Corporate Board of Directors Corporate Governance Guidelines: The article provide the guidelines of Board of Directors of Western Digital Corporation that represents the owners' interest in perpetuating a successful business, including optimizing long-term financial returns. The Board is responsible for determining that the Company is managed in such a way to ensure this result. This is...; Tags: Board, Western Digital Corp., Board Of Directors, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law; White papers 2003-01-02
Corporate Governance Guidelines (As of July 2003): Zale Corporation: To provide guidance to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Board of Directors with regard to matters of corporate governance, the Board has adopted the principles displayed in this corporate governance. Guideline principle consist that the primary mission of the Board is to advance the interests of the...; Tags: Board, Zale, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Business Operations; White papers 2003-01-01
Corporate Governance Guidelines - The Bank of New York: The corporate governance guidelines of The Bank of New York says that the business and general affairs of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. are subject to the oversight and authority of its Board of Directors. Their corporate governance documents are comprehensive and conform to the requirements of SEC...; Tags: Bank, Shareholder, Board, Director, Company, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Business Operations; White papers 2003-09-01
General Mills: Corporate Governance Principles And Director Independence: General Mills has a long-standing commitment to good corporate governance practices. These practices provide an important framework within which the Board and management can pursue the strategic objectives of the Company and ensure its long-term vitality for the benefit of stockholders. It's corporate governance principles and practices have evolved over...; Tags: General Mills Inc., Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Business Operations; White papers 2003-01-01
Providian Financial Corporation-Corporate Governance Guidelines: The Board will have a two-thirds majority of directors who meet the criteria for independence required by the New York Stock Exchange. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for reviewing with the Board, on an annual basis, the requisite skills and characteristics of new Board members as well...; Tags: Board, Director, Providian Financial Corp., Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law; White papers 2003-01-29