Study of Relationship between Board Committees and Corporate Governance Practices of Indian Firms

Global Management Review, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 1-19, 2015

20 Pages Posted: 15 Dec 2015

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Pankaj M. Madhani

Former Dean (Academics) & Professor

Date Written: 2015

Abstract

The study of internal corporate governance mechanisms such as board committees plays a crucial role in explaining the variation in corporate governance and disclosure practices across firms. Board committees are fundamental to overall board performance and effectiveness. The three principal committees of the board are audit committee, remuneration committee and nomination committee. Such committees with appropriate monitoring and controlling enhance the performance of the board and ultimately results in a better corporate governance and disclosure practices. Hence, this research focuses in this direction and identifies relationship between board committees and corporate governance and disclosure practices of firms listed in Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Keywords: Corporate Governance, Disclosure Practices, Board Committee, Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee, Independent Director, Clause 49

Suggested Citation

Madhani, Pankaj M., Study of Relationship between Board Committees and Corporate Governance Practices of Indian Firms (2015). Global Management Review, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 1-19, 2015, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2703228

Pankaj M. Madhani (Contact Author)

Former Dean (Academics) & Professor ( email )

India

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