Does a link exist between corporate governance activities and the performance of a firm? The legitimacy of such a connection has been debated for some time. This informative report represents an overview of recent major studies on this issue, and summarizes their findings in a concise and easy to use format. Because the chosen surveys utilize a variety of methodologies, the report also represents a balanced investigation of both the input and output sides of the equation, and touches upon issues of concern to both corporate management and institutional investors alike. (16 pages)