Dr John Mellor's Book

Practical Corporate Governance: For Smaller Quoted Companies and Private Companies
published by Jordan Publishing

Smaller quoted companies and private companies are a vital component of the economy. How these companies are governed is critical, not only to their prosperity but also to their capacity to attract funds for investment and growth. However, to date the focus of corporate governance has been on much larger companies. This book brings for the first time a focus to the governance of smaller companies.

Comments from Readers

“This book provides board members and company secretaries with a complete set of all the recommendations and regulations with which they need to be familiar. They will not only find it an invaluable source of reference but will be encouraged to give time and thought to the way in which they govern their enterprises.”
Sir Adrian Cadbury, Chairman of the Committee on Corporate Governance (the Cadbury Report)

“All you ever need to know about Corporate Governance and its practical application to smaller companies in one volume.  This very accessible and clearly referenced book is a must for every Chairman (and indeed board member).
John Pierce , Chief Executive, The Quoted Companies Alliance ”

"This is the best guide on corporate governance there is around at the moment."
Sir John Bourn , former Comptroller and Auditor General of the United Kingdom

"This book should be required reading for all directors of all smaller quoted companies and private companies."
Former chairman of a major private company

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What is the Foundation's purpose?

• The Foundation's core purpose is the development and promotion of the highest standards of effective and ethical governance in the UK and globally - for companies, financial institutions, public bodies and charities.

How is the purpose achieved?

• The core purpose is achieved through conducting relevant applied interdisciplinary research, creating a body of case studies, and through education, all of which is aimed at being of practical value.

• The Foundation makes its research widely available, holds seminars and discussion meetings, as well as supporting governance research and education in universities and business schools.

What are the aims and benefits of the Foundation's work?

• The Foundation's work is aimed at influencing public policy and regulation relevant to governance.
• The work with companies aims at linking effective governance to economic performance and sustainable investment.
• The Foundation's work is for the benefit of members and potential members of governing boards and investors, amongst others.
• Overall the Foundation's work is for the benefit of economies and society.