<p>Lecture, three hours. Offers foundational knowledge needed to understand primary corporate governance issues. Covers the election, composition, and operation of the board of directors, addressing their role and fiduciary responsibilities. Examination of the board’s relationship with management, along with issues related to corporate culture, the board’s role during important transitional times of the company, how boards operate when they are doing their job well, and an analysis of the reasons why boards fail to perform effectively. Discussion of several important issues facing boards today including maintaining a healthy corporate culture; addressing environmental and social concerns; and balancing ethical, environmental, and profitability concerns. Letter grading.</p>

Management-Executive MBA

John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management

Management

MGMTEX 430A - Corporate Governance I

Corporate Governance I

Develop a framework for analyzing problems that boards face

Understand the concept of “corporate governance,” why it is important, and how it is implemented

Know the authorization for the Boards of Director, the primary responsibilities of a board, and the fiduciary responsibilities of the individual directors

Be familiar with how boards are structured, how they operate, and the primary board committees

Have a good grasp of the current issues facing directors today

General Catalog

Corporate Governance I

MGMTEX 430A

2 units