Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Extent of Disclosure: Evidence from Companies in Nepal Bikash Gajurel‚ Dinesh Pyatha‚ Ganesh Joshi‚ and Jyoti Kafle Uniglobe College Baneshwor‚ Kathmandu Abstract The main purpose of the study is to investigate whether the existence of corporate governance mechanisms is effective in increasing the extent of disclosure amongst public listed companies in Nepal. Dscore index is prepared to collect data for the study. Regression analysis is used to determine
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of the relationship between corporate governance and financial institution’s performance in Malaysia. 1.1 Background of Study When Asian Financial Crisis happened in 1997‚ the term of corporate governance is introduced‚ public start to concerns on the weaknesses of Malaysia corporate governance practice (Azira Hanani & Siti‚ 2007). ‘Corporate Governance’ is the system of rules‚ practices and processes which directed and controlled by a company. Corporate governance essentially involves balancing
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* CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY * Sociology Case Study: Nike * 1. Friedman Approach: Friedman believes that the only responsibility of the company is the increase of its profits for itself and its shareholders so long as it engages in free and open competition without deception and fraud. NIKE CASE: To shave cost‚ Nike outsources all manufacturing and cost savings go to marketing which aims at increasing sales revenue; achieve maximization of profits. No responsibility so long as
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“Do Current Corporate Governance Practices Help Protect Investors’ Interests in Canada?” In the year 1720‚ the British parliament passed the Bubble Act. The act was passed to improve corporate governance and provide investor the protection from the companies making extravagant rumours to inflate stock prices. Over the years‚ many laws have been framed worldwide for protecting the shareholders from manipulations by management. The year 2002 witnessed very big corporate scandals such
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What is Corporate Governance and why is it necessary? Up to now no specific world-wide common understanding or single definition for “corporate governance” has been established. More generally‚ corporate governance can thus be understood as the totality of all national and international regulations (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley Act)‚ rules‚ values and principles (e.g. UK’s “Code of best practices”) that apply to businesses and determine how they are steered and monitored. Corporate governance can be complex
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This document contains ETH 376 Week 4 Individual Assignment Legality and Ethicality of Corporate Governance General Questions - General General Questions Resource: Case 3-3‚ United Thermostatic Controls in Ch. 3 of Ethical Obligations and Decision Making in Accounting Determine the legality of the activities based on federal‚ state‚ and local laws. Determine the criteria by which Sarbanes-Oxley would apply to this case. Determine the ethicality of the activities. Consider
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COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN MAURITIUS REPORT October 2009 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Executive Summary [1/14] In view of improving the overall governance in Mauritius‚ the NCCG has as its main aim to identify the key weaknesses and discrepancies in the governance of companies in Mauritius. In this regard‚ BDO De Chazal Du Mée and DCDM Marketing Research have been commissioned to conduct a survey on the state of compliance with the Code of Corporate Governance in Mauritius. The research
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Having a common governance framework can play a critical part in assisting board members to better comprehend their oversight roles. The framework should have parts that contribute to effective governance and contain tools that address the risks associated with governance risks. A framework will additionally give a more pertinent build to assessing how management’s obligations fit with the board’s oversight responsibilities. There are four attributes that help assess the board’s performance level
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Corporate Governance refers to the way a corporation is governed. It is the technique by which companies are directed and managed. It means carrying the business as per the stakeholders’ desires. It is actually conducted by the board of Directors and the concerned committees for the company’s stakeholder’s benefit. It is all about balancing individual and societal goals‚ as well as‚ economic and social goals. Corporate Governance is the interaction between various participants (shareholders‚ board
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INTRODUCTION Large companies are often complex in themselves‚ however even with the best of circumstances‚ influences both internal and external frequently wreak havoc upon the organization itself. Patchwork fixes‚ quick workarounds and modifications can often leave systems unruly and vulnerable. This more often than not results in unnecessary and cumbersome trials to not only maintain the existing system but also to ensure the add on does not adversely affect the surrounding systems. In addition
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