This book contains 17 chapters contributed by authors specializing in the related areas. The objective of the book is to disseminate research findings and ideas on corporate governance issues including environmental highlights from empirical works and literature reviews. This book will provide bases of reference for companies in enhancing their governance practices as well as for future researchers.

The concept of corporate governance covers the question of accountability, ethics and social responsibility of companies to society and stakeholders. In recent years, especially in the wake of the economic crisis, this concept has drawn attention of public worldwide including Malaysia and forcing companies to improve their governance in the interest of strengthening investors' confidence.