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CHAPTER 2 Corporate Governance. Corporate Governance. The relationship among the board of directors, top management, and shareholders – determining the direction and performance of the corporation. Corporate Governance. Role of Board Monitor Evaluate and influence Initiate and determine.
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Corporate Governance The relationship among the board of directors, top management, and shareholders – determining the direction and performance of the corporation
Corporate Governance • Role of Board • Monitor • Evaluate and influence • Initiate and determine
Board of Directors • Members -- • Inside directors • “management directors” • Officers or execs employed by the firm • Outside directors • “non-management directors” • Execs of other firms not employed by the board’s corporation
Agency Theory • Agency Problem – • Objectives of owners & agents in conflict • Difficult for owners to verify agent performance • Risk Sharing Problem – • Owners & agents risk assessment in conflict
Stewardship Theory Executives more motivated to act in best interest of the corporation than their own self-interests. Theory that over time, senior executives tend to view corporation as extension of selves.
Board of Directors • When Outsiders can be considered Insiders • Affiliated Directors • Retired Directors • Family Directors
Board of Directors • Codetermination • The inclusion of a corporation’s employees on its board of directors
Board of Directors • Interlocking Directorates • Direct Interlocking • Indirect Interlocking
Board of Directors • Nominations & Elections • Traditional Approach • CEO invitation to membership • Shareholders approval in annual proxy statement • All nominees usually elected • Staggered Board Approach • Staggered terms of service/election
Board of Directors • Sarbanes-Oxley • Code of Ethics • Audit, Nominating, and Compensation Committees all outside directors
Board of Directors • Corporate Governance • Review & shaping of strategy • Pressure for corporate performance • Demand for executive stock ownership • Outside directors increasing • Impact of Sarbanes-Oxley
Board of Directors • Transformational leaders • Change agents through vision for change
Board of Directors • Successful CEO’s • Strategic vision • Passion for the company • Strong communication • charisma
Board of Directors • Executive Leadership • Strategic vision • Role model • Communication of performance standards • Demonstrates confidence in abilities of followers
Strategic Management Process • Strategic Planning Staff • Supports top management & business units in the strategic planning process • Identify & analyze company-wide strategic issues • Generate strategic alternatives • Facilitate business units in coordinating activities related to strategic planning process