The Illusion Of Transparency In Corporate Governance by Finn Janning, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

The concept of transparency has generated considerable public debate, which raises important issues about responsibility and accountability in corporate governance. In literature on both contemporary management and corporate governance, and similarly in international corporate governance regulations, transparency appears as a key word. This book contends that the idea of full transparency - as is called for according to most corporate codes and guidelines - may, in practice, be an illusion and could hinder corporate governance best practice rather than reinforce it. Building on the philosophical background of self-knowledge and the notions of inward and outward looking responsibility, it argues that transparency can engender a culture that does little to cultivate these characteristics of critical self-reflection among corporate boards. Instead, the focus tends to be on superficial attributes such as corporate status, prestige and image in order to conform to social expectations and only indirectly acts on such features that sustain true ethical conduct. This volume will be of interest to researchers in the field of critical management, business ethics, organisational behaviour and organisational dynamics. It would also appeal to practitioners interested in differing approaches to transparency. | The Illusion Of Transparency In Corporate Governance by Finn Janning, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters