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Unpacked: Corporate governance
Companies follow a set of rules and processes to promote accountability, transparency and integrity at all levels of the business. This is known as corporate governance, which is the bedrock of every healthy organization. Learn more about corporate governance and its importance in this explainer video.
Unpacked: Corporate governance
Narrator: Companies have various checks and balances in place that prevent a single person from wielding too much power.
They follow a set of rules and processes to promote accountability, transparency, and integrity at all levels of the business.
This is known as corporate governance.
So, how does this system work, and how can it ensure the success of companies?
This is Corporate Governance: Unpacked.
Simply put, corporate governance is the framework used to run a company.
This is the responsibility of the board of directors, a group of elected individuals who represent the interests of shareholders.
While the CEO is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, the board supervises its management, evaluates its performance, and sets its long-term strategy.
The board also provides an independent perspective on problems ranging from cybersecurity threats and geopolitical risks to climate and sustainability concerns.
For effective corporate governance, both the board and the CEO must work hand in hand to drive the company forward.
The board's key duties depend on the unique nature and needs of the company it oversees.
These usually include: succession planning, or developing people to fill key leadership roles within the firm; crisis management, which involves identifying current and potential threats and mapping out a response; signing off on major transactions, such as IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, stock buybacks, and dividend payments; working with the company's auditors to review financial statements; and weighing in on the compensation process, including executive pay, bonuses, and employee stock options.
With so many important issues at stake, robust discussion, timely decision-making, and a healthy board culture are critical.
As such, boards are increasingly becoming more diverse, by appointing members with varied backgrounds, skills, and experiences.
This encourages multiple perspectives and helps prevent groupthink.
Also, a diverse board is more likely to represent the interests of all stakeholders, which can improve corporate governance and boost business performance.
Good corporate governance is the bedrock of every healthy organization.
It builds trust with investors and the wider community, ensures the long-term success of the company, and maximizes shareholder value.
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