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Good governance comprises all the processes of ______ – whether undertaken by the government of a country, by a market or by a network – over a social system and whether through the laws, power or language of an organized society.
Good governance comprises all the processes of ______ – whether undertaken by the government of a country, by a market or by a network – over a social system and whether through the laws, power or language of an organized society.
governing
Governance therefore means the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are ______ (or not) through the exercise of power or authority by leaders of the country and/or organizations.
Governance therefore means the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are ______ (or not) through the exercise of power or authority by leaders of the country and/or organizations.
implemented
Governance can be used in several contexts such as ______ governance, international governance, national governance and local governance.
Governance can be used in several contexts such as ______ governance, international governance, national governance and local governance.
corporate
7 CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE: 1. ______ 2. Rule of Law 3. Transparency 4. Responsiveness 5. Consensus Oriented 6. Equity and Inclusiveness 7. Effectiveness and Efficiency 8. Accountability
7 CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE: 1. ______ 2. Rule of Law 3. Transparency 4. Responsiveness 5. Consensus Oriented 6. Equity and Inclusiveness 7. Effectiveness and Efficiency 8. Accountability
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Participation by both ______.
Participation by both ______.
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Study Notes
Governance Overview
- Governance encompasses the process through which entities in society exert power, authority, and influence to create policies affecting public life and social improvement.
- Includes diverse governing bodies: governments, markets, and networks, functioning within a social system through laws and organized society's structures.
Decision-Making Process
- Involves decision-making and the execution (or non-execution) of those decisions by leaders within countries or organizations.
- Key aspects of governance involve the allocation and use of power and authority to enact policies.
Contexts of Governance
- Applicable in various frameworks such as:
- Corporate Governance: Management and oversight of corporations.
- International Governance: Regulation and policy-making on a global scale.
- National Governance: Strategies and policies within a nation.
- Local Governance: Management and decisions at community or municipal levels.
Characteristics of Good Governance
- Participation: Involves the engagement of citizens in decision-making processes.
- Rule of Law: Ensures laws are applied equally and fairly to all individuals.
- Transparency: Information and decisions are open and accessible to the public.
- Responsiveness: Governance systems must respond to the needs of the public promptly.
- Consensus Oriented: Seeking broad agreement among stakeholders in decision-making.
- Equity and Inclusiveness: Ensuring all members of society have the opportunity to participate.
- Effectiveness and Efficiency: Utilizing resources to achieve the desired outcomes effectively.
- Accountability: Leaders and organizations are answerable for their actions and decisions.
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Test your knowledge on governance and its various aspects with this informative quiz. Explore the concepts of power, authority, and decision-making in relation to public life and social upliftment. Challenge yourself to understand the different processes of governing and how they impact society.
