Organisation Management - Lesson 25 Corporate Governance (CG) and International Corporate Governance

This lesson teaches the principles, frameworks, and challenges of corporate governance, focusing on its role in ensuring ethical and effective management of organizations. It explores the theoretical foundations, such as agency problems, and the contrasting approaches of stakeholder- and shareholder-focused governance models. The lesson incorporates a global perspective by examining how corporate governance varies across countries and adapts to globalization.

Using real-world case studies like Enron and Volkswagen, the lesson highlights the consequences of poor governance, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices, transparency, and accountability. It further examines emerging trends like ESG integration and the impact of digital transformation on governance systems.

Targeted at students and professionals in business and management, the lesson also poses thought-provoking questions and discussion points to encourage critical analysis of governance systems in a globalized and ethically complex world.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:

• Defining corporate governance
• Why is CG needed?
• Theoretical framework and models
• Agency problem
• Stakeholders models
• Shareholders models
• Approaches to good corporate governance and consequence of bad
• Case studies of corporate governance
• International corporate governance and globalization

This is a complete lesson including all the materials needed for a lesson - PPT, review questions, case studies, group work suggestions, and class exercise sheet, MCQs and suggested answers as well as some extended readings.

This course is suitable for candidates in Grade 5, 6 (A level and further education), university-level students, or those who wish to pursue a career in management or are interested in the issues. Whether it is beginners or professional managers, this course is designed to build on your interest and passion for management and provide essential information to explore the topic further.

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