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82. "The Modern Corporation and Private Property" by Adolf Berle and Gardiner Means (1932)

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"The Modern Corporation and Private Property" is

a seminal work in the field of corporate governance and is considered a must-read for anyone interested in the subject. In the book, authors Adolf Berle and Gardiner Means argue that the modern corporation is a separate legal entity that operates independently of its shareholders and managers. They contend that this separation of ownership and control creates a conflict of interest that undermines the effectiveness of corporate governance.

Chapter 1: The Separation of Ownership and Control Berle and Means begin by discussing the separation of ownership and control in modern corporations. They argue that this separation creates a conflict of interest between shareholders and managers, as managers are incentivized to prioritize their own interests over those of the shareholders. This conflict, they contend, leads to inefficient and ineffective corporate governance.

Chapter 2: The Evolution of Corporate Forms In this chapter, Berle and Means trace the historical development of the modern corporation, from the early joint-stock companies of the seventeenth century to the large, publicly traded corporations of the early twentieth century. They argue that the growth of these corporations has led to a concentration of economic power in the hands of a small number of individuals.

Chapter 3: The Concentration of Economic Power Berle and Means examine the concentration of economic power in modern corporations, arguing that it poses a threat to democracy and individual liberty. They contend that the concentration of economic power in the hands of a small number of individuals undermines competition and innovation, leading to an inefficient and unresponsive economy.

Chapter 4: The Rise of Professional Management In this chapter, Berle and Means discuss the emergence of professional managers in modern corporations. They argue that the rise of professional management has further undermined the effectiveness of corporate governance, as managers are incentivized to prioritize their own interests over those of the shareholders.

Chapter 5: The Future of Corporate Governance In the final chapter, Berle and Means offer a vision for the future of corporate governance. They argue that shareholders must be given greater control over the management of corporations, in order to align the interests of managers with those of the shareholders. They also advocate for greater transparency and accountability in corporate governance.

The impact of "The Modern Corporation and Private Property" has been far-reaching. The book is widely credited with sparking a renewed interest in the study of corporate governance, and has influenced subsequent research in the field. Berle and Means' insights into the separation of ownership and control in modern corporations remain highly relevant today, and their recommendations for improving corporate governance continue to inform debates on the subject.

In the 21st century, the lessons of "The Modern Corporation and Private Property" remain as relevant as ever. The book highlights the need for greater transparency, accountability, and shareholder control in corporate governance, and warns of the dangers of concentrated economic power. As corporations continue to play an increasingly influential role in modern society, the insights of Berle and Means are essential for anyone seeking to understand and improve corporate governance.

For those interested in learning more about the subject, some recommended reference books include "Corporate Governance Matters: A Closer Look at Organizational Choices and Their Consequences" by David Larcker and Brian Tayan, "The Shareholder Value Myth: How Putting Shareholders First Harms Investors, Corporations, and the Public" by Lynn Stout, and "The End of Corporate Governance As We Know It: What Lawyers Still Haven't Learned" by Lawrence Mitchell.

Korean version title: "현대 기업과 민간 재산"

"현대 기업과 사유 재산"은 기업 지배 구조 분야의 중요한 작품이며 그 주제에 관심이 있는 모든 사람이 반드시 읽어야 할 책으로 여겨진다. 이 책에서 저자 Adolf Berle과 Gardiner Means는 현대 기업이 주주와 관리자와 독립적으로 운영되는 별도의 법인이라고 주장한다. 그들은 이러한 소유권과 통제의 분리가 기업 거버넌스의 효율성을 약화시키는 이해 상충을 야기한다고 주장한다.

제1장: 소유권과 통제의 분리 Berle과 수단은 현대 기업의 소유권과 통제의 분리를 논의하는 것으로 시작한다. 그들은 이러한 분리가 주주와 관리자 사이에 이해 상충을 야기한다고 주장한다. 왜냐하면 관리자들은 주주들의 이익보다 자신의 이익을 우선시하도록 장려되기 때문이다. 그들은 이 갈등이 비효율적이고 비효율적인 기업 거버넌스로 이어진다고 주장한다.

2장: 기업 형태의 진화 이 장에서, Berle과 Means는 17세기의 초기 주식 회사부터 20세기 초의 대규모 상장 기업에 이르기까지 현대 기업의 역사적 발전을 추적한다. 그들은 이 기업들의 성장이 소수의 개인의 손에 경제력의 집중으로 이어졌다고 주장한다.

3장: 경제 권력의 집중 Berle과 수단은 현대 기업의 경제 권력의 집중을 조사하며, 그것이 민주주의와 개인의 자유에 위협이 된다고 주장한다. 그들은 소수의 개인의 손에 있는 경제력의 집중이 경쟁과 혁신을 약화시켜 비효율적이고 반응이 없는 경제로 이어진다고 주장한다.

4장: 전문 경영의 부상 이 장에서, Berle과 Means는 현대 기업의 전문 관리자의 출현에 대해 논의한다. 그들은 관리자들이 주주들의 이익보다 자신의 이익을 우선시하도록 장려됨에 따라 전문 경영의 부상이 기업 지배 구조의 효율성을 더욱 약화시켰다고 주장한다.

5장: 기업 거버넌스의 미래 마지막 장에서, Berle과 Means는 기업 거버넌스의 미래에 대한 비전을 제공한다. 그들은 관리자의 이익을 주주의 이익과 일치시키기 위해 주주들에게 기업의 경영에 대한 더 큰 통제권을 부여받아야 한다고 주장한다. 그들은 또한 기업 거버넌스에서 더 큰 투명성과 책임을 옹호한다.

"현대 기업과 사유 재산"의 영향은 광범위했다. 이 책은 기업 거버넌스 연구에 대한 새로운 관심을 불러일으킨 것으로 널리 인정받고 있으며, 그 분야의 후속 연구에 영향을 미쳤다. 현대 기업의 소유권과 통제의 분리에 대한 Berle과 Means의 통찰력은 오늘날에도 여전히 매우 관련이 있으며, 기업 거버넌스 개선에 대한 그들의 권고는 그 주제에 대한 논쟁을 계속 알리고 있다.

21세기에, "현대 기업과 사유 재산"의 교훈은 그 어느 때보다도 관련이 있다. 이 책은 기업 지배 구조에서 더 큰 투명성, 책임 및 주주 통제의 필요성을 강조하고, 집중된 경제력의 위험에 대해 경고한다. 기업들이 현대 사회에서 점점 더 영향력 있는 역할을 계속함에 따라, Berle과 Means의 통찰력은 기업 거버넌스를 이해하고 개선하고자 하는 모든 사람에게 필수적이다.

이 주제에 대해 더 알고 싶은 사람들을 위해, 몇 가지 권장 참고서로는 David Larcker와 Brian Tayan의 "Corporate Governance Matters: A Closer Look at Organizational Choices and Their Consequences", Lynn Stout의 "The Shareholder Value Myth: How Putting Shareholders First Harms Investors, Corporations, and the Public", Lawrence Mitchell의 "

한국어 버전 제목: "현대 기업과 민간 재산"

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