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Description This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of Anglo-American corporate governance and the Irish corporate governance system with a specific emphasis on listed public companies. It thus provides a framework for analysing how different stakeholders, both internally and externally, influence the behaviour of key parties within a listed public company. Students are expected to attend lectures, seminars and contribute towards group based activities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and explain the main themes, perspectives and issues in the area of corporate governance. 2. Describe the role and the development of corporate governance, particularly the Anglo-American model. 3. Describe and appraise corporate governance in Ireland as well as differentiate between international differences in systems of corporate governance. 4. Discuss in an informed way the development of corporate governance structures. 5. Analyse and discuss the influence of different stakeholders on the behaviour of actors within a listed public company. 6. Work together as part of a team to identify, research, analysis and resolve a specific corporate governance problem. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Corporate Governance DevelopmentThe Historical Development of the Anglo-American System of Corporate Governance; The Various Codes and Laws of Corporate Governance and their Importance; Insider/Outsider Dominated Corporate Governance Systems; Principles Based and Rules Based Corporate Governance SystemsGlobal Corporate Governance SystemsInternational Differencesa and Similarities in Systems of Corporate GovernanceThe Role of the Various Actors in Corporate GovernanceThe Role of the Board of Directors and the Shareholders in the Governance of Listed Public Companies; Sub-Committees of the Board; Directors' Remuneration; The Role of Information Providers and Information Standards in the Governance of Listed Public Companies; The Role of Government and Regulators in the Governance of Listed Public Companies.Theories of Corporate GovernanceAgency Theory; Stakeholder Theory; Transaction Cost Theory; Stockholder Theory.Corporate Governance ContextDefining Corporate Governance; Attributes and Principles of Effective Corporate Governance; Corporate Governance Concepts; The Role of the Accountant in Corporate; Governance; Irish Corporate Governance Systems; Corporate Governance and the Market for Corporate Control. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 43074, Report, 0, The UK Corporate Governance Code 2012 and updated 2014, 2016 and 2018, 43075, Report, 0, The Combined Code on Corporate Governance (2008), London, 43076, Report, 0, The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (2002), 43077, Report, 0, The Smith Report (2003), 43078, Report, 0, The Cadbury Report (1992), 43079, Report, 0, The Turnbull Report (1999), 43080, Report, 0, The Higgs Report (2003), 43081, Report, 0, The Greenbury Report (1995), | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
AF | BA in Accounting and Finance |
BS | Bachelor of Business Studies |
BSE | Bachelor of Business Studies (Exchange) |
BSI | Business Studies ( with INTRA ) |
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