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Under control : governance across the enterprise
Lamm J., Blount S., Boston S., Camm M., Cirabisi R., Cooper N., Datskovsky G., Fox C., Handal K., McCracken W., Meyer J., Scheil H., Srulowitz A., Zanella R., Apress, Berkeley, CA, 2009. 250 pp. Type: Book (978-1-430215-92-9)
Date Reviewed: Jul 8 2010

The long-term trend in the last century has been toward increased corporate accountability. The demand for more regulations, monitoring, and enforcement mechanisms has greatly increased since the economic crisis of 2008 and the accompanying corporate scandals. This collection of essays by experienced corporate executives of CA, Inc. (formerly Computer Associates) discusses various aspects of governance in business enterprises for enhancing compliance with regulations (including those stemming from different national jurisdictions), and suggests practices for managing exposure to risk and monitoring the effectiveness of corporate policies intended to achieve and maintain compliance with the variety of regulations issued by multiple government agencies. Governance is defined as the “culture, policies, procedures, and controls that help ensure a company will meet its business goals.”

An introductory chapter makes the case for improved governance in the context of current governmental interest in increased regulation and deeper scrutiny of different facets of business activity, ranging from transparency in corporate financial disclosures to the protection of consumer information. This chapter is followed by descriptions of overarching issues in governance, such as corporate policies, risk management, and the role of the board of directors in governance. Subsequent chapters address strategies, practices, and processes for effective governance; risk and compliance management; and the special issues that arise in common enterprise activities and enterprise-wide considerations, such as corporate information technology (IT), information management, and sustainability.

The authors have several decades of business management experience between them, and this book is primarily intended for a similar audience--mid- and upper-level managers and corporate executives in private business enterprises. Others may find it interesting as a window into how government, risk, and compliance concerns are likely to drive management practices and corporate policies. The manageable length of the book and the clarity of its writing should make it easy for a busy reader to digest.

Reviewer:  R. M. Malyankar Review #: CR138150 (1105-0498)
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