IBM BOARD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE GUIDELINES 1. Board Size 10-14 directors on the Board is optimal. This approach is flexible depending on the circumstances and the qualifications of proposed candidates. 2. Number‚ Structure and Function of Committees The number‚ structure‚ and function of Board Committees are reviewed periodically by the Directors and Corporate Governance Committee. The Audit Committee‚ Executive Compensation and Management Resources Committee‚ and the Directors and Corporate
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958 The Impact of Mergers & Acquisitions on IT Governance Structures: A Case Study Pauline O. Chin Florida Atlantic University‚ USA George A. Brown Technologies Consultant‚ Jamaica Qing Hu Florida Atlantic University‚ USA Chapter 2.32 ABSTRACT Developing information technology (IT) governance structures within an organization has always been challenging. This is particularly the case in organizations that have achieved growth through mergers and acquisitions. When the acquired organizations
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8th Annual Corporate Governance Summit Session I: Forum (March 19‚ ’13 @ 9.15am) “Is self-regulation in corporate governance achievable? NOTES 1. Regulating behaviour v self-governance (i) I am against over-regulation I am against complete self-governance I am for self-regulation within the confines of a well thought-out framework‚ where BoDs must be given the responsibility to act responsibly within the reformed system of CG‚ where-on the board will rely on AC‚ NC & RC‚ including RC (if needed)
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BK5503 Islamic Banking January 2014 Semester INCEIF The Global University in Islamic finance MSc in Islamic Finance Are existing systems for Shari’ah governance adequate? How could they be improved? BK5503 Islamic Banking January 2014 Semester Name: Mohamad Zaky Bin Jailani Student ID: 1400025 Mohamad Zaky Bin Jailani 1400025 Page 1 BK5503 Islamic Banking January 2014 Semester Table of Contents Key Terms and Abbreviations 3 Abstract 3 1.0 Introduction
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TOPIC. THE NEXUS/RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FEDERALISM AND GOOD GOVERNANCE? The underlisted are some definitions of federalism‚ types‚ reasons for‚ features‚ merit and demerit and problems associated with the concept. Types of Federalism Dual federalism‚ also known as "layer cake federalism" involves clearly enumerated powers between the national and state governments‚ and sovereignty in equal spheres. Cooperative federalism‚ also known as "marble cake federalism‚" involved
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What is the state of Governance in South Africa? In my opinion the current state of Governance in South Africa is abysmal. Regulatory bodies within South Africa failed in the design‚ implementation and monitoring of regulations over a number of years. This resulted in a tremendous amount of tension between various stakeholders across the country. Employers‚ employees‚ political parties‚ worker unions‚ government‚ religious groups‚ social groups and the general public all have to deal with different
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ANALYSIS of Dunleavy ’s ’Digital Era Governance ’ 1. Introduction The subject of this paper is ’Digital era governance (DEG) ’‚ as described in the book of Dunleavy. According to Dunleavy‚ IT-technologies might well be the new paradigm arising in public administrations. He explains that the old paradigm‚ New Public Management (NPM) has had its best day (moreover: Dunleavy calls it “intellectually dead”) and‚ although it has had its useful influences on
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Corporate Governance and Accounting Conservatism in China* Donglin Xiaa and Song Zhub‚** b School of Economics and Management‚ Tsinghua University‚ China School of Economics and Business Administration‚ Beijing Normal University‚ China a Abstract A principal-agent relationship exists among creditors‚ shareholders and management‚ and information asymmetry among them leads to asymmetric loss functions‚ which induces conservative accounting. This paper investigates the determinants of accounting
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the question. ‘Leadership is key’ Honest & capable leaders are needed to maintain stability in the government and to make have moral courage and integrity to do what is right and not what is popular with the people. Good leadership and good governance do not occur by chance. Leadership is important as leaders must be incorruptible to win the confidence and respect of the people. This will convince the people that the government works in their interests and they will work in unison with the latter
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corporate governance Contents INTRODUCTION “Corporate Governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled.”1 Corporate governance is integral to the existence of a company. It inspires and strengthens investor confidence by ensuring company’s commitment to higher growth and profits. The overall objectives of governance should be to maximize long term value and shareholders’ wealth. Corporate governance is possible
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