Corporate Governance and Stakeholders
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Who is responsible for overseeing management and protecting the shareholders' rights?

  • Internal auditors
  • The board of directors and its audit committee (correct)
  • External auditors
  • Operating unit management

Who has the power to influence who sits on the board and the audit committee?

  • Management (correct)
  • Shareholders
  • External auditors
  • Internal auditors

What is the primary responsibility of the board of directors in the governance framework?

  • To oversee management and protect shareholders' rights (correct)
  • To communicate with stakeholders
  • To manage day-to-day operations
  • To conduct external audits

To whom are companies accountable besides shareholders?

<p>Society and other stakeholders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of internal auditors in the governance framework?

<p>To provide assistance to the board and management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of governance in a corporation?

<p>To balance the interests of all stakeholders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of regulators in terms of organizational governance?

<p>Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and acting responsively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of management in terms of financial reporting?

<p>Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of shareholders in terms of organizational governance?

<p>Enhancing financial transparency and accountability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the board of directors in terms of organizational governance?

<p>Overseeing the composition of the board and management incentive systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of stakeholders in terms of organizational governance?

<p>Protecting the interests of employees and pensioners (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation of shareholders from management in terms of financial reporting?

<p>Clear financial statements with full disclosure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of good corporate governance?

<p>Principles underpinned by consensus and continually developing notions of good practice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a corporate governance framework?

<p>To provide a context for organizations to consider their governance needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of good corporate governance?

<p>A recognition of the importance of stakeholder relationships (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the board of directors in corporate governance?

<p>To provide a context for considering governance needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is there no simple universal formula for good governance?

<p>Because each organization has unique governance needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key issue in the relationship between shareholders/owners and other stakeholders?

<p>Effective communication between stakeholders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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