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Is There Hope For Change? The Evolution Of Conceptions Of Good Corporate Governance, Lynne L. Dallas
Is There Hope For Change? The Evolution Of Conceptions Of Good Corporate Governance, Lynne L. Dallas
San Diego Law Review
To provide a useful perspective on corporate governance today, this Article examines the evolution of conceptions of “good” corporate governance that have successively revolutionized the corporate landscape. By the use of “evolution,” I do not mean some natural evolution, but changes in the beliefs of managers concerning how to run their businesses effectively. “Good” corporate governance refers to what is perceived as good from the point of view of firm managers and may or may not translate into what is good for society. This Article shows that corporate decision making was influenced over the years by successive, rationalized ideals of …