Company Secretaries Course Overview

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Questions and Answers

What is the recognized professional body in India to develop and regulate the profession of Company Secretaries?

Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) (correct)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Government of India

Company Secretaries Act, 1980

Under which Ministry does the ICSI function?

Ministry of Human Resource Development

Ministry of Law and Justice

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (correct)

Ministry of Finance

What is the motto of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India?

Fostering Integrity and Ethics

Speak the Truth, Abide by the Law (correct)

Empowering Corporate Governance

Achieve Excellence through Knowledge

What is the vision of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India?

To be a global leader in promoting Good Corporate Governance Signup and view all the answers

What is the core value that implies being responsible for one's actions?

Ownership Signup and view all the answers

The ICSI contributes to the initiatives of the Government of India that have the potential to excel in which area?

Social and Economic Growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'integer'?

Whole or Complete Signup and view all the answers

What is the personal quality that is implied by the word 'integrity' in the context of the ICSI?

Personal inner sense of wholeness deriving from character Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'ethics' in its simplest form?

Possessing a sense of right and wrong Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek word that the term 'ethics' originates from?

Ethos Signup and view all the answers

What is the core value that the ICSI reinforces through stringent processes?

Reliability Signup and view all the answers

What is the idea of ownership synonymous with?

Accountability and empowerment Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum total of quality service to stakeholders according to the ICSI?

Reliability Signup and view all the answers

What is the ICSI built on the principle of?

Ethics Signup and view all the answers

What is the ICSI's unique selling proposition (USP)?

Quality and predictability through commitment and value-added services Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the ICSI's stringent processes?

Predictability and reliability Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)

ICSI is the only recognized professional body in India to develop and regulate the profession of Company Secretaries.
Established under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980, and functions under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.
Provides top-quality education to CS students and sets standards for CS members.

Mission and Vision

Motto: Speak the Truth, Abide by the Law
Vision: To be a global leader in promoting Good Corporate Governance
Mission: To develop high-calibre professionals facilitating good Corporate Governance

Core Values

Integrity: Derived from the Latin word 'integer', meaning whole or complete, and encompasses personal inner sense of wholeness, character, courage, and consistency.
Ethics: Originates from the Greek word 'ethos', meaning character or custom, and involves possessing a sense of right and wrong, with a desire to do good.
Reliability: Ensures quality of service and commitment, reinforced by stringent processes focusing on quality, predictability, and reliability.
Ownership: Synonymous with responsibility, accountability, and empowerment, involving setting priorities, accepting criticism, and placing obligations on oneself and others.
Being 'stakeholder-centric': Focuses on delivering value to stakeholders.

ICSI's Commitment

Pledges to uphold principles of professional ethics, values, and standards, promoting honesty and transparency in behaviour, practices, and processes.
Continuously strives to promote ethical practices, maintaining quality and reputation of the ICSI and its members.

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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) regulates the profession of Company Secretaries in India, providing top-quality education to CS Course students. Learn about ICSI's role and functions under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.