Managing Distressed Companies : Adapting to a New Legal Culture.

Milman, David and Cook, Gary (2002) Managing Distressed Companies : Adapting to a New Legal Culture. Managerial Finance, 28 (6). pp. 34-45. ISSN 0307-4358

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Abstract

Outlines UK law and practice relating to the responsibilities of directors of insolvent companies with particular reference to small firms: and explains the changes introduced by the 1985 and 1986 Insolvency Acts and the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986. Considers the practical effects of the new law, referring to relevant cases; and stresses the psychological barriers which directors erect against facing the risk of failure and taking action to avoid it. Notes that the Insolvency Act 2000 allows directors to be disqualified without the need for costly court proceedings and makes practical suggestions on how they can protect themselves. Describes four stages of organizational crisis from denial to collapse, pointing out how managerial decision making becomes impaired in this situation and referring to relevant research. Calls for further research to “inform future legislation”.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Managerial Finance
Additional Information:
Issue entitled: "Current Issues in U.K. Insolvency", edited by Keith Pond
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? DIRECTORSINSOLVENCYLEGAL MATTERSPSYCHOLOGYUNITED KINGDOMK LAW (GENERAL) ??
ID Code:
20827
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Deposited On:
02 Dec 2008 13:31
Refereed?:
No
Published?:
Published
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