corporate governance

It's the economy – and CEO pay, stupid

Execs have little incentive to act in the best interests of their companies because of the way they are paid, creating an ugly economic chain reaction. What will stop this collision course? By Eleanor Bloxham

What U.S. companies can learn from Olympus

Olympus is not to be applauded for its alleged fraud or cover-up, but U.S. companies should pay close attention to its response.

By Eleanor Bloxham, CEO of The Value Alliance and Corporate Governance Alliance

FORTUNE – U.S. TV detective shows end when the criminal is caught. In Japan, though, "the program continues 10 more minutes," writes psychologist and scholar Hiroshi Azuma in Japanese frames of mind: cultural perspectives on human development. The MORE

Citi and SEC: Peas in the same pod?

Both the SEC and Citi now stand accused of failing to disclose relevant information, whether it's to customers in Citi's case or, as with the SEC, to the public. By Eleanor Bloxham

What's at the core of corporate wrongdoing?

To believe that the people who commit fraud are different from us might make us feel safe. But real safety comes from building an organization that stops these acts before they can take place.

By Eleanor Bloxham, CEO of The Value Alliance and Corporate Governance Alliance

FORTUNE -- Dennis Levine, who lectured an NYU MBA ethics class as part of his community service many years ago, described the mentality that led to MORE

Now hiring: Corporate boards. Applicants beware.

You may think you are ready to sit on a board. And maybe you are. But here are a few things to keep in mind. By Eleanor Bloxham

SEC-Citi settlement rejection: A public interest wake-up call

The rejection of the proposed settlement between the SEC and Citigroup should send a message to regulators and companies that it's time to keep the public in mind. By Eleanor Bloxham

Is your board ready to put out the next fire?

Most directors don't monitor risk well. That's a chance that companies shouldn't take.

By Faye Wattleton, contributor

FORTUNE -- What are the chances that a catastrophic earthquake could strike Japan and severely cripple supply chains? Or that a volcanic-ash cloud could turn much of Northern Europe into a no-fly zone, disrupting air travel and impairing economic activity? Or that a major financial institution could fail in the first decade of the 21st century, MORE

Nabors shareholders are looking for payback

Despite shareholder attempts to get a handle on the company, it looks like it's going to be a long, hard road to reform. By Eleanor Bloxham

A hint of hope at HP

The designation of a lead independent director and the appointment of an activist investor to sit on HP's board bodes well for the long-troubled tech giant. By Eleanor Bloxham

Facebook board: Where are the female faces?

Facebook has been bolstering the ranks of its board of directors. So far, though, there are no women on the roster. By Eleanor Bloxham