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This research focuses on a bibliometric study comprised between 2007-2015. The most relevant and significant themes are discussed, universities investigating the phenomenon of corporate governance (CG) in the public domain and magazines that address this issue. To this end 47 of the most prestigious journals and with international impact included in Public Administration were taken. The analysis of the results put on the relief CG implementation in the public sector in areas such as education, health and local government and the dominance exerted by the Anglo-Saxon culture through various academic journals of The Journal Citation Reports. ; Esta investigación se centra en un estudio bibliométrico comprendido entre los años 2007-2015. Se analizan las temáticas más relevantes y significativas, las universidades que investigan el fenómeno del gobierno corporativo (GC) en el ámbito público y las revistas que abordan esta temática. Para este fin, se tomaron las 47 revistas de mayor prestigio e impacto internacional incluidas en Public Administration. El análisis de los resultados pone sobre el relieve la implementación del GC en el sector público en áreas como la educación, la sanidad o los gobiernos locales y el predominio que ejerce la cultura anglosajona a través de las diversas revistas académicas del Journal Citation Reports. ; Esta pesquisa se concentra num estudo bibliométrico realizado entre os anos 2007-2015. Analisam-se as temáticas mais relevantes e significativas, as universidades que pesquisam o fenômeno do governo corporativo (GC) no âmbito público e as revistas que abordam esta temática. Para este fim, tomaram-se as 47 revistas de maior prestígio e impacto internacional incluídas em Public Administration. A análise dos resultados destaca a implementação do GC no setor público em áreas como a educação, a previdência ou os governos locais e o predomínio que exerce a cultura anglo-saxã através das diversas revistas acadêmicas do Journal Citation Reports.

This research focuses on a bibliometric study comprised between 2007-2015. The most relevant and significant themes are discussed, universities investigating the phenomenon of corporate governance (CG) in the public domain and magazines that address this issue. To this end 47 of the most prestigious journals and with international impact included in Public Administration were taken. The analysis of the results put on the relief CG implementation in the public sector in areas such as education, health and local government and the dominance exerted by the Anglo-Saxon culture through various academic journals of The Journal Citation Reports. ; Esta investigación se centra en un estudio bibliométrico comprendido entre los años 2007-2015. Se analizan las temáticas más relevantes y significativas, las universidades que investigan el fenómeno del gobierno corporativo (GC) en el ámbito público y las revistas que abordan esta temática. Para este fin, se tomaron las 47 revistas de mayor prestigio e impacto internacional incluidas en Public Administration. El análisis de los resultados pone sobre el relieve la implementación del GC en el sector público en áreas como la educación, la sanidad o los gobiernos locales y el predominio que ejerce la cultura anglosajona a través de las diversas revistas académicas del Journal Citation Reports. ; Esta pesquisa se concentra num estudo bibliométrico realizado entre os anos 2007-2015. Analisam-se as temáticas mais relevantes e significativas, as universidades que pesquisam o fenômeno do governo corporativo (GC) no âmbito público e as revistas que abordam esta temática. Para este fim, tomaram-se as 47 revistas de maior prestígio e impacto internacional incluídas em Public Administration. A análise dos resultados destaca a implementação do GC no setor público em áreas como a educação, a previdência ou os governos locais e o predomínio que exerce a cultura anglo-saxã através das diversas revistas acadêmicas do Journal Citation Reports.

Corporate governance (CG) in recent years is still relevant due, among other things, to its multiple actions to improve the management and control of organizations. Within this context, the public sector is searching for ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its management largely driven by the growing demand of the various stakeholders who are demanding from government improved transparency and greater accountability. In this sense, the present study sought to analyze the CG within the public sector, specifically, in the field of higher education. To this end, it seeks to identify the contributions made on the governance and structure of university governance in Spain. Moreover, we focus on identifying and assessing the degree of adoption of the aspects of CG to be found in the 49 Spanish public universities registered with the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports. To this end, we note the information contained in the online sites of various educational institutions. ; El gobierno corporativo (GC) en los últimos años está siendo relevante debido entre otras cosas a sus múltiples acciones orientadas a mejorar la dirección y el control de las organizaciones. En este contexto, el sector público está buscando nuevas formas de mejorar la eficiencia y la eficacia de su gestión motivado en gran medida por la creciente demanda de los diversos stakeholders que están solicitando a las administraciones públicas, una mejora en la transparencia y una mayor rendición de cuentas. En este sentido, el presente trabajo se dirige a analizar el GC en el ámbito público específicamente en el campo de la educación superior. Para ello, se pretende identificar los aportes realizados sobre la gobernanza y la estructura de gobierno universitario existentes en España. Por otra parte, nuestro objetivo se centra en identificar y valorar el grado de adopción de los aspectos del GC que se recogen en las 49 universidades públicas españolas registradas en el Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte. Para tal fin, observaremos la información divulgada en los sitios online de las distintas instituciones educativas.

Dans un contexte d'exigences accrues en termes d'imputabilité et de transparence dans la gestion, nous analysons dans quelle mesure les mécanismes de gouvernance d'entreprise (CG, pour « Corporate Governance ») ont été adoptés et définissons le modèle de gouvernance dans les universités en Colombie. Dans le domaine de l'enseignement supérieur, il n'y a généralement pas d'exigences obligatoires en matière de gouvernance d'entreprise. Néanmoins, les mécanismes de gouvernance sont aujourd'hui essentiels pour déterminer les objectifs, les stratégies et l'orientation des universités. C'est sur la base d'une enquête menée auprès de 81 recteurs d'établissements d'enseignement supérieur en Colombie que nous analysons les modèles de gouvernance d'entreprise adoptés (modèles managériaux et modèles pour les parties prenantes). Les résultats contribuent à une meilleure compréhension des concepts clés de la CG dans les universités. Remarques à l'intention des praticiens On prend de plus en plus conscience de l'importance d'améliorer les mécanismes de gouvernance qui peuvent contribuer à améliorer l'efficacité et l'efficience de la gestion des ressources et à sensibiliser la société. L'analyse des principaux modèles de CG, à savoir le modèle pour les parties prenantes et le modèle managérial, ainsi que la manière dont les universités colombiennes introduisent ces modèles pourraient servir à promouvoir l'établissement d'un cadre juridique commun. Ce modèle devrait être souple et inclure différentes opinions et préférences. Les résultats peuvent être utiles et pourraient être transposés à d'autres pays présentant des caractéristiques similaires.

In a context of greater demands in terms of accountability and transparency in management, we analyse the extent to which Corporate Governance (CG) mechanisms have been adopted and we define the model of governance in universities in Colombia. In the field of higher education, there are usually no compulsory requirements related to CG. Nevertheless, governance mechanisms are nowadays crucial in determining the objectives, strategies and direction of universities. Based on a survey of 81 rectors of higher education institutions in Colombia, we analyse the models of CG adopted (managerial and stakeholder models). The results contribute to a better understanding of key CG concepts at universities.Points for practitionersThere is an increasing awareness of the importance of improving the mechanisms of governance that may help to achieve greater effectiveness and efficiency in the management of resources and awareness of society. The analysis of the predominant CG models, the stakeholder model and the managerial model, and the way in which Colombian universities are introducing these models could be used to promote the establishment of a common legal framework. This model should be flexible and include different opinions and preferences. The results may be useful and could be transferred to other countries that have the same characteristics.

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyse the internal and external factors related to the disclosure of environmental information in universities which reflect the actions carried out in these universities.


Design/methodology/approach
Taking as reference the first 200 universities in the Shanghai ranking, several factors associated with the degree of environmental information disclosure in universities – governance dimension, the relationship and participation of stakeholders, position and prestige as signs of the quality of the institution and cultural concern in the university's country for the environment – are analysed.


Findings
The results obtained show that the size of the leadership team, stakeholder participation, the position of the university in rankings and cultural concern in the university's country for the environment are determining factors in the university's environmental actions and, consequently, in their disclosure. Other factors – such as the size of the university, the level of self-financing and financial autonomy – do not affect the disclosure of environmental information.


Originality/value
Scant research exists on the environmental commitments of universities; this paper aims to fill that gap. Their role as the main channel of research and as instructors of future professionals makes them points of reference in society. Research on university ranking has traditionally focussed on teaching and research results, but environmental issues are becoming increasingly important. This paper enumerates the factors that influence the dissemination of environmental information in the most prestigious universities. This research also provides an original approach by considering not only top-down but also bottom-up strategies through communication channels and the incidence of cultural factors.