The Executive Protection Professional's Manual
Author: Philip Holder
There is a big difference between an "Executive Protection Professional" and a "Bodyguard." This book separates truth from myth. Two authors, both experts in their respective fields, give you the facts and critical knowledge about the field of executive protection. Together they provide a wealth of knowledge about this unique and exciting field.
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An ex-executive protection operative and a retired lawyer and firearms expert explain what it takes to be an executive protection professional and offer tips on defensive tactics, bomb searches, searching for bugging devices, firearms training, evasive driving, and advance reconnaissance. They also address career aspects such as different areas of the field, salaries, and interviewing. Includes stories of real-life experiences and sample checklists. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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Gatekeepers: The Role of the Professions in Corporate Governance
Author: John C Coffe
Much of the debate and investigation of corporate collapse and failure has focused on boards and directors. Not so much attention has been given to the role of those who inform and advise them: the gatekeeping professions who play a vital and influential role in modern business.
In the book, John Coffee, world-renowned Professor of Corporate Law, explains how the professions have evolved, performed and changed their behavior over the last century. Coffee argues that all boards of directors are prisoners of their gatekeepers and only if the board's agents properly advise and warn it, can the board function efficiently.
This well-informed, accessible and challenging account will be vital reading to all who wish to understand the contemporary business landscape and 'why the dogs didn't bark' for Enron and WorldCom.
Table of Contents:
| 1 | Introduction | 1 |
| 2 | The failure of the gatekeepers | 15 |
| 3 | Explaining gatekeeper failure | 55 |
| 4 | A comparative perspective | 78 |
| 5 | The rise, fall, and redefinition of the auditor : from bookkeeper to professional to information consultant | 108 |
| 6 | Corporate attorneys as gatekeepers : the short history of a developing concept | 192 |
| 7 | Securities analysts | 245 |
| 8 | The ratings agencies | 283 |
| 9 | What went wrong? | 317 |
| 10 | What should work? : (and how to get there) | 333 |
| 11 | Conclusions : the future of gatekeeping | 362 |
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