Wirksame Führung und Aufsicht von öffentlichen Unternehmen
This book deals in three parts with the effective management and supervision of public companies: In the first part, Martin Hilb addresses the business dimension of Public Corporate Governance: the BoD as a design and controlling team. In the second part, Roland Müller presents the legal dimension of Public Corporate Governance and, using the example of the Principality of Liechtenstein. In the third part, Balz Hösly presents the political dimension of Public Corporate Governance.
- Board Views
From Corporate Governance of Sustainability to Sustainable Corporate Governance
What is the best way to integrate sustainability into the corporate governance framework? Boards of directors have chosen two distinct paths: the functional way, which focuses on corporate governance of sustainability, and the foundational approach, which leads to sustainable corporate governance. This article assesses the merits and limitations of both approaches and calls for a transition to sustainable governance. This requires board members to engage regularly with stakeholders and to continuously debate the underlying assumptions to further develop the governance framework as required.
- Board Views
The Multipurpose Corporation as a Driver for Sustainable Value Creation
The nature of the debate on the role of business in society strongly suggests a cyclical nature, with constant attempts to balance different interests and perspectives. To overcome the illusion of solving this conundrum, this article proposes an alternative approach, multipurpose capitalism. It posits that companies should compete not only on their products and services, but also on their different purpose profiles. It is left to consumers, workers, and investors to decide where to shop, work, and invest. The article offers a framework and methodology to create a comprehensive ecosystem that enables this matching process and suggests ways to overcome the challenges along the way.