00870nam a2200085Ia 4500100002300000245006900023260000900092520066500101583001800766  aWitherell, William  aCorporate governance : a basic foundation for the global economy  c2000  aArgues that corporate governance is not just a business matter for it concerns the well-being of whole economies and populations.  Notes that all countries stand to gain from improving the way their enterprises operate.  Indicates that the OECD has developed a set of Principles of Corporate Governance which cover five main areas viz. the rights of shareholders and their protection; the equitable treatment of all categories of shareholders; the role of employees and other stake-holders; timely disclosure and transparency of corporate structures and operations; and the responsibilites of the board towards the company, shareholders and other stakeholders.  c2/7/01kJOY_D