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Corporate Governance and Business Ethics in Iceland

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Corporate Governance and Business Ethics in Iceland: Studies on Contemporary Governance and Ethical Dilemmas

AUTHORED BY

THROSTUR OLAF SIGURJONSSON

University of Iceland, Iceland and Copenhagen Business School, Denmark

ROBERT H. HARALDSSON

University of Iceland, Iceland

JORDAN MITCHELL

Case Writer and Researcher, Canada

United Kingdom – North America – Japan – India – Malaysia – China

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First edition 2023

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Contents

Acknowledgments

We would like to first acknowledge the students from the University of Iceland’s Corporate Governance and Business Ethics classes that contributed to the case studies contained within this book. Their passion, insight, debate, and hard work will benefit future business students in Iceland and beyond.

Our colleagues and administration from the University of Iceland, Copenhagen Business School, and other institutions showed incredible support for our teaching and research approach as we look to advance methodologies within this area of study.

We would also like to recognize all of the representatives from Icelandic organizations and companies who read drafts and provided valuable feedback to ensure the case studies were factual and accurate.

Similarly, we would like to recognize the diligence and perseverance of national and international business journalists who brought forward many important corporate governance and ethical questions in the mainstream media.

We appreciate the support of the team at Emerald Publishing for believing in this project and the tireless efforts that go into bringing a book to life.

Finally, we would like to thank our families for the ongoing support and encouragement throughout the entire journey.