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What is the primary responsibility of a board of directors regarding corporate governance?
What is the primary responsibility of a board of directors regarding corporate governance?
- Implementing day-to-day operational strategies.
- Managing the organization's public relations and marketing efforts.
- Ensuring the organization is ethically managed and compliant with regulations. (correct)
- Focusing solely on maximizing short-term shareholder value.
In the context of board governance, what does stakeholder engagement primarily involve?
In the context of board governance, what does stakeholder engagement primarily involve?
- Prioritizing the needs of executive management above all else.
- Actively seeking and considering the interests of all affected parties. (correct)
- Limiting communication to shareholders only.
- Ignoring the concerns of parties not directly involved in financial transactions.
Which of the following best describes a director's duty of care?
Which of the following best describes a director's duty of care?
- Prioritizing personal interests over the interests of the organization.
- Acting in good faith, with reasonable diligence and skill. (correct)
- Guaranteeing the success and profitability of the organization.
- Always agreeing with the decisions of the majority of the board.
How does the board contribute to strategic decision-making?
How does the board contribute to strategic decision-making?
What is the primary reason why compliance and ethics are critical components of board governance?
What is the primary reason why compliance and ethics are critical components of board governance?
What distinguishes the board's role from that of executive management?
What distinguishes the board's role from that of executive management?
How should a board member handle a situation where they have a conflict of interest?
How should a board member handle a situation where they have a conflict of interest?
Why is understanding the organization's risk environment important for board members?
Why is understanding the organization's risk environment important for board members?
What is the primary role of a board committee?
What is the primary role of a board committee?
In what scenario might the board be held liable for the organization's actions?
In what scenario might the board be held liable for the organization's actions?
Flashcards
Board's Corporate Governance Role
Board's Corporate Governance Role
Overseeing and guiding an organization in an entrepreneurial and regulated environment.
Essential Board Member Competencies
Essential Board Member Competencies
Understanding roles, duties, and legal responsibilities.
Director's Fiduciary Duty
Director's Fiduciary Duty
A director's obligations to act in good faith, with due care, and in the best interests of the company.
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement
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Strategic Decision-Making
Strategic Decision-Making
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Compliance and Ethics
Compliance and Ethics
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Study Notes
- The board is responsible for an organization's corporate governance.
- The board operates in an intra/entrepreneurial environment.
- Risks are managed within increasingly regulated environments.
- Effective board members require key competencies.
- Key competencies encompass board members’ roles, duties, and legal responsibilities.
- The module also covers the workings of the board.
- Key topics: Role of the director and board, Board Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Director Responsibilities, Strategic Decision-making, Compliance and Ethics.
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