M2S1 Corporate Governance 🏛️ 2 Flashcards

1
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Voting rights and appointment of CEO etc falls under the concept of

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Board Politics

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  • Not a part of the company but can be a director
  • Have ownership but not a part of the institution
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Independent Director

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  • Balance decision making and the minority group
  • Non biased in terms of interest
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Independent Director

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4
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  • no affiliation to the company
  • freedom from conflicts of interest
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Independent Director

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5
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  • Part of the BOD but not involved in management
  • linked to the company in various capacities, like suppliers, family representatives, friends, advisers, or shareholders.
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Non-Executive Director

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6
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  • Decision making
  • executive positions within the organization
  • CEO or other senior roles like vice president.
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Executive Director

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7
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Directors should have triple I

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Integrity
Intellect
Independence

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8
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Core Competencies for Directors

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Integrity
Intellect
Independence
Networking:Build useful professional relationships.
Communication: Convey ideas effectively.
Critical Thinking: Make informed decisions.
Financial Literacy:Understand financial statements.
Strategic Planning: Develop long-term goals.

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9
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Convey ideas effectively.

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Communication

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10
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Understand financial statements.

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Financial Literacy

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11
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Develop long-term goals.

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Strategic Planning

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12
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Make informed decisions.

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Critical Thinking

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13
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Build useful professional relationships.

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Networking

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14
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5 things that constitutes an effective working board

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  • Unity
  • Networking
  • Independence
  • Commitment
  • Expertise
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15
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improve board efficiency by focusing on specific issues, saving time in general meetings.

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Committees

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16
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The following committees are required by regulating bodies

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Audit Committee
Remuneration Committee
Nomination Committee

17
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Oversee accounting and financial reporting processes and results.

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Audit Committee

18
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Compensation and benefit plan through performance appraisals

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Remuneration Committee

19
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Election and appointment.

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Nomination Committee

20
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What are the four theoretical perspective of corporate governance?

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Resource Dependency Theory
Agency Theory
Stewardship Theory
Stakeholder Theory

21
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  • Assumes conflict between managers (agents) and owners (principals)
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Agency Theory

22
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  • Suggests managers may prioritize their interests over the owners’
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Agency Theory

23
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  • Views managers as responsible stewards of the company
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Stewardship Theory

24
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  • Assumes managers act in the best interest of the owners
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Stewardship Theory

25
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  • Views corporate governance from a strategic management perspective
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Resource Dependency Theory

26
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  • External resources influence the organization
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Resource Dependency Theory

27
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  • Encourages considering the concerns of all stakeholders, not just shareholders
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Stakeholder Theory

28
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  • Defines organizational success by the satisfaction of all stakeholders
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Stakeholder Theory

29
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PESTLE

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Political
Environment
Social
Technological
Legal
Economic

30
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Four Types of Resources

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Human Resources
Financial Resources
Physical Resources
Technological Resources

31
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Boards are evaluated to improve practices and ensure they function effectively. Evaluations can be internal or by a third party to ensure compliance.

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Board Evaluation

32
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corporations with an emotional aspect. Good governance aims to sustain economic value (revenues) and emotional value (well-being). Managing emotions is essential for effective governance.

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Family corporations

33
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Membership of the Board

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Independent Directorr
Non Executive Director
Executive Director