2006
DOI: 10.1177/0002764205285175
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Institutionalizing Codes of Governance

Abstract: Economic systems are undergoing a generalized effort to improve corporate governance structures and processes. Waves of scandals and increasing public scrutiny push institutional regulators and corporate boards of directors to establish and adopt new practices. Codes of good governance have emerged as a primary tool to increase the effectiveness of corporate governance systems. Building on extant views of institutional change, the authors study the process of the institutionalization of codes of governance and… Show more

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“…By adopting this model, governments in developing countries may try to send signals to the public that the unpopular reforms (promoting globalisation and free markets) are guided by efficient corporate structures that will help generate condition for economic growth and development. This is consistent with Enrione et al (2006) who suggest that late adopters of CG codes tend to mimic established practices for the sake of gaining legitimacy.…”
Section: Development Of Corporate Governance Regulationssupporting
confidence: 89%
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“…By adopting this model, governments in developing countries may try to send signals to the public that the unpopular reforms (promoting globalisation and free markets) are guided by efficient corporate structures that will help generate condition for economic growth and development. This is consistent with Enrione et al (2006) who suggest that late adopters of CG codes tend to mimic established practices for the sake of gaining legitimacy.…”
Section: Development Of Corporate Governance Regulationssupporting
confidence: 89%
“…This is also consistent with Enrione et al (2006), who find such countries to be late adaptors of CG regulations. However, the paper did not comment on the types of codes adopted by the sample countries.…”
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