The module will cover the following topics:
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evolution of corporate governance including international developments in corporate governance
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roles of institutional investors, individual investors and stakeholders
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shareholder activism; board structures and remuneration
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regulatory aspects of corporate governance
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practice and effectiveness of corporate governance in selected countries
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student should be able to:
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Discuss the current developments in corporate governance laws, institutions and regulations in selected countries
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Evaluate the practice and implementation of corporate governance in business organisations in selected countries
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Critically review the debate on the role and effectiveness of corporate governance within an international context
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Evaluate the role of institutional investors in promoting standards of good corporate governance within an international context.
Assessment
3 hr unseen written examination