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Efficient capital markets discipline firms by rewarding poor decisions.
Efficient capital markets discipline firms by rewarding poor decisions.
False
Efficient capital markets protect against adverse selection and moral hazard.
Efficient capital markets protect against adverse selection and moral hazard.
True
The level of agency problem is affected by the reliability of accounting standards.
The level of agency problem is affected by the reliability of accounting standards.
True
Societal and cultural values do not affect governance systems across countries.
Societal and cultural values do not affect governance systems across countries.
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An efficient capital market can be replaced by wealthy families, large banking institutions, other companies, and governments to discipline firms and protect investments.
An efficient capital market can be replaced by wealthy families, large banking institutions, other companies, and governments to discipline firms and protect investments.
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Private parties are generally more effective at monitoring companies than capital markets.
Private parties are generally more effective at monitoring companies than capital markets.
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A country's legal system has no impact on the rights of business owners.
A country's legal system has no impact on the rights of business owners.
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A corrupted political system has no effect on economic development.
A corrupted political system has no effect on economic development.
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Reliability of accounting standards has no impact on investment decisions.
Reliability of accounting standards has no impact on investment decisions.
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Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) has no benefits.
Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) has no benefits.
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Enforcement of regulations signals that management is being monitored and contributes to investor confidence.
Enforcement of regulations signals that management is being monitored and contributes to investor confidence.
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Participation in equity markets decreases when countries adopt insider trading laws.
Participation in equity markets decreases when countries adopt insider trading laws.
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Managerial behavior is influenced by societal and cultural values.
Managerial behavior is influenced by societal and cultural values.
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Activities that are acceptable in one culture are always acceptable in another culture.
Activities that are acceptable in one culture are always acceptable in another culture.
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Societal values have no influence on whether a company takes a more shareholder-centric or stakeholder-centric approach.
Societal values have no influence on whether a company takes a more shareholder-centric or stakeholder-centric approach.
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The reliability of the financial reports can influence investment decisions.
The reliability of the financial reports can influence investment decisions.
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Efficient capital markets discipline firms by rewarding poor decisions.
Efficient capital markets discipline firms by rewarding poor decisions.
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Participation in equity markets increases when countries adopt insider trading laws.
Participation in equity markets increases when countries adopt insider trading laws.
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The level of the agency problem is not affected by the reliability of accounting standards.
The level of the agency problem is not affected by the reliability of accounting standards.
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A country's legal system has no impact on the rights of business owners.
A country's legal system has no impact on the rights of business owners.
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An efficient capital market can be replaced by wealthy families, large banking institutions, other companies, and governments to discipline firms and protect investments.
An efficient capital market can be replaced by wealthy families, large banking institutions, other companies, and governments to discipline firms and protect investments.
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A corrupted political system reduces economic development by discouraging investment.
A corrupted political system reduces economic development by discouraging investment.
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Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) globally was a major advance.
Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) globally was a major advance.
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Enforcement of regulations signals that management is being monitored and contributes to investor confidence.
Enforcement of regulations signals that management is being monitored and contributes to investor confidence.
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Efficient capital markets protect against adverse selection and moral hazard.
Efficient capital markets protect against adverse selection and moral hazard.
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Reliability of accounting standards has no impact on investment decisions.
Reliability of accounting standards has no impact on investment decisions.
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Societal and cultural values do not affect governance systems across countries.
Societal and cultural values do not affect governance systems across countries.
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Participation in equity markets decreases when countries adopt insider trading laws.
Participation in equity markets decreases when countries adopt insider trading laws.
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Efficient capital markets discipline firms by rewarding poor decisions.
Efficient capital markets discipline firms by rewarding poor decisions.
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Private parties are generally more effective at monitoring companies than capital markets.
Private parties are generally more effective at monitoring companies than capital markets.
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The level of agency problem is affected by the reliability of accounting standards.
The level of agency problem is affected by the reliability of accounting standards.
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Activities that are acceptable in one culture are always acceptable in another culture.
Activities that are acceptable in one culture are always acceptable in another culture.
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Efficient capital markets discipline firms by rewarding poor decisions.
Efficient capital markets discipline firms by rewarding poor decisions.
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Societal and cultural values have no influence on whether a company takes a more shareholder-centric or stakeholder-centric approach.
Societal and cultural values have no influence on whether a company takes a more shareholder-centric or stakeholder-centric approach.
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Participation in equity markets decreases when countries adopt insider trading laws.
Participation in equity markets decreases when countries adopt insider trading laws.
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Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) globally was a major advance.
Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) globally was a major advance.
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Regulatory enforcement signals that management is being monitored, which contributes to investor confidence that their interests will be protected.
Regulatory enforcement signals that management is being monitored, which contributes to investor confidence that their interests will be protected.
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A corrupted political system has no impact on economic development.
A corrupted political system has no impact on economic development.
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Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) globally was not considered a major advance.
Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) globally was not considered a major advance.
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Societal and cultural values have no influence on whether a company takes a more shareholder-centric or stakeholder-centric approach.
Societal and cultural values have no influence on whether a company takes a more shareholder-centric or stakeholder-centric approach.
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Efficient capital markets discipline firms by rewarding poor decisions.
Efficient capital markets discipline firms by rewarding poor decisions.
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Participation in equity markets increases when countries adopt insider trading laws.
Participation in equity markets increases when countries adopt insider trading laws.
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The level of the agency problem is not affected by the reliability of accounting standards.
The level of the agency problem is not affected by the reliability of accounting standards.
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Reliability of accounting standards has no impact on investment decisions.
Reliability of accounting standards has no impact on investment decisions.
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A country's legal system has no impact on the rights of business owners.
A country's legal system has no impact on the rights of business owners.
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Enforcement of regulations signals that management is being monitored and contributes to investor confidence.
Enforcement of regulations signals that management is being monitored and contributes to investor confidence.
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Efficient capital markets protect against adverse selection and moral hazard.
Efficient capital markets protect against adverse selection and moral hazard.
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Activities that are acceptable in one culture are always acceptable in another culture.
Activities that are acceptable in one culture are always acceptable in another culture.
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Study Notes
Role of Efficient Capital Markets
- Efficient capital markets protect against adverse selection and moral hazard, rather than disciplining firms by rewarding poor decisions.
- Private parties are generally more effective at monitoring companies than capital markets.
Impact of Accounting Standards
- The level of agency problem is affected by the reliability of accounting standards.
Influence of Societal and Cultural Values
- Managerial behavior is influenced by societal and cultural values.
- Societal and cultural values affect governance systems across countries.
- Activities that are acceptable in one culture are not always acceptable in another culture.
- Societal and cultural values influence whether a company takes a more shareholder-centric or stakeholder-centric approach.
Regulation and Enforcement
- Enforcement of regulations signals that management is being monitored, which contributes to investor confidence that their interests will be protected.
- Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) globally was a major advance.
Political Systems and Economic Development
- A corrupted political system discourages investment and reduces economic development.
Insider Trading Laws
- Participation in equity markets increases when countries adopt insider trading laws.
Legal Systems and Business Owners
- A country's legal system has an impact on the rights of business owners.
Reliability of Financial Reports
- The reliability of financial reports can influence investment decisions.
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Test your understanding of Module 1: Introduction to Corporate Governance with this quiz. Explore the role of efficient capital markets, governance institutions, accounting standards, enforcement of regulations, and societal and cultural values in corporate governance from a global perspective.
