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Exam Paper for Corporate Governance in BBA (With
Answers)
PAPER # 1
**Instructions:**
- This exam paper consists of multiple-choice questions
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- Mark your answers on the provided answer sheet
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**Section A: Corporate Governance Principles**

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Which of the following is NOT a key element of the "Three Lines of Defense" model in
corporate governance?

a) The first line - operational management

b) The second line - risk management and compliance functions

c) The third line - external auditors and regulators

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d) The fourth line - shareholders

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The "business judgment rule" in corporate governance protects directors and officers
from liability if they:

a) Make informed decisions in good faith

b) Always maximize shareholder profits

c) Ignore the interests of minority shareholders

d) Fail to disclose their personal financial interests

**Section B: Corporate Governance Mechanisms**

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What is the primary role of an audit committee in corporate governance?

a) Review and approve executive compensation packages

b) Monitor and assess the financial reporting process

c) Lobby for favorable tax policies

d) Negotiate labor union contracts

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What is the central concept behind Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

a) Maximizing shareholder profits at any cost

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b) Balancing the interests of all stakeholders, including the community and the
environment

c) Ignoring the concerns of customers and employees

d) Minimizing taxes and regulatory compliance

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Read the following scenario and answer the question:

XYZ Corporation's CEO is also the Chair of the Board of Directors and holds a
substantial number of shares in the company
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Shareholders have proposed that the CEO's roles as Chair and CEO should be
separated
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Which of the following is NOT a key principle of corporate governance?
o

A
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Transparency

o

C
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Sustainability

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Manage the day-to-day operations of the company

o

B
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Oversee the management and ensure that the company is run in the
best interests of shareholders

o

D
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Which of the following is an example of an agency cost?
o

A
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The cost of goods sold

o

C
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The cost of new product development

4
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Poison pill

o

B
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Staggered board

o

D
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Which of the following is a key role of the audit committee?
o

A
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To assess the company's internal controls

o

C
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All of the above

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The right to vote on important matters

o

B
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The right to inspect the company's books and records

o

D
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Which of the following is a type of ethical business practice?
o

A
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Protecting customer privacy

o

C
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All of the above

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Investing in renewable energy

o

B
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Promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace

o

D
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Which of the following is a challenge to corporate governance in emerging
markets?
o

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A
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Corruption

o

C
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All of the above

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The rise of sustainable investing

o

B
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The focus on stakeholder engagement

o

D
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D
2
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C
4
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D
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D
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D
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Define corporate governance and explain its importance
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Discuss the key roles and responsibilities of the board of directors
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Identify and explain the different types of agency costs
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Describe the different types of anti-takeover provisions
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Discuss the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and explain how
it can be integrated into corporate governance
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Corporate governance is a system of rules, policies, and practices that ensure
that a company is run in the best interests of its shareholders
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2
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The different types of agency costs include:
o

Managerial opportunism: This occurs when managers take actions that
benefit themselves at the expense of shareholders
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o

Free cash flow: Companies with a lot of free cash flow may be tempted to
waste it on unnecessary investments or acquisitions
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The different types of anti-takeover provisions include:

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o

Poison pill: This makes it more expensive for a hostile acquirer to take
over the company
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o

Staggered board:

PAPER # 3
Question 1
Define corporate governance and explain its importance
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It is concerned with the relationships among the
various stakeholders in a company, including the shareholders, board of directors,
management team, and employees
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Good corporate governance can help to improve a company's
performance, attract and retain investors, and build trust with the public
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Answer:
The key principles of corporate governance include:
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Fairness: All stakeholders should be treated fairly and have equal access to
information
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Accountability: The board of directors and management team should be
accountable to the shareholders for their actions
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Independence: The board of directors and the auditors should be independent of
management
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Answer:
The two main types of corporate governance structures are the unitary board system
and the two-tier board system
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Two-tier board system: In a two-tier board system, there is a supervisory board

and a management board
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Question 4
Explain the role of the board of directors in corporate governance
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It is
responsible for setting the company's strategic direction, overseeing the management
team, and ensuring that the company is managed in a responsible and ethical manner
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Question 5
Discuss the importance of shareholder rights in corporate governance
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Shareholder rights include the right to vote on directors, the right to receive information
about the company, and the right to sue the company if it is not being managed in a
proper manner
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Answer:
Some of the common corporate governance challenges include:
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Conflicts of interest: Conflicts of interest can arise when directors or management
team members have personal interests that could influence their decisions
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Audit quality: There have been a number of high-profile audit failures in recent
years, which have raised concerns about the quality of audits
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Question 7
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Explain the role of corporate governance in corporate social responsibility (CSR)
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Good corporate governance can help to ensure that a company is managed in a
responsible and ethical manner, and that its CSR activities are aligned with its overall
business strategy
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The board
should also develop and implement policies and procedures to manage the company's
CSR risks
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Business ethics is a code of conduct that guides how businesses should operate
in an ethical and responsible manner
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An ethical organization is one that values and practices honesty, integrity,
fairness, and respect for all stakeholders
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The globalization of business ethics is the process by which ethical standards are
becoming more uniform around the world
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Good corporate governance is essential for corporate excellence
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Which of the following is NOT a key principle of corporate governance?
(a) Transparency (b) Accountability (c) Fairness (d) Sustainability
Answer: (d) Sustainability
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Which of the following is a function of the board of directors?
(a) Overseeing the management of the company (b) Setting the company's strategy (c)
Ensuring that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations (d) All of
the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
4
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Which of the following is a type of corporate governance code?
(a) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (b) The UK Corporate Governance Code (c) The OECD
Principles of Corporate Governance (d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Part B: Short Answer Questions (10 marks each)
1
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Shareholders are the owners of the company and have a number of rights, such as the
right to vote on important company matters and the right to receive dividends
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2
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What are some of the benefits of good corporate governance?
Answer: Some of the benefits of good corporate governance include:
 Reduced risk of fraud and corruption
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Improved financial performance

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Increased investor confidence

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Enhanced reputation

Part C: Case Study (20 marks)

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XYZ Corporation is a publicly traded company with a market capitalization of $10 billion
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XYZ Corporation is facing a number of corporate governance challenges,
including:
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The board of directors is dominated by insiders, including the CEO and CFO
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

The company has been accused of environmental and social abuses in its
foreign operations
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Identify and discuss the key corporate governance challenges facing XYZ
Corporation
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Recommend some specific steps that XYZ Corporation can take to improve its
corporate governance
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Key corporate governance challenges facing XYZ Corporation:
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

Domination of the board of directors by insiders: This can lead to conflicts of
interest and a lack of independent oversight
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 Allegations of environmental and social abuses: This suggests that the company
may not have a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical business
practices
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Recommendations for improving corporate governance at XYZ Corporation:
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Increase the number of independent directors on the board
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Strengthen the company's internal controls
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Implement a comprehensive code of ethics and corporate social responsibility
policy
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Establish a whistleblower program
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XYZ Corporation should also take steps to address the specific allegations of
environmental and social abuses
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PAPER # 5
Section A: Short Answer Questions (50 marks)
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What are the key principles of corporate governance? (4 marks)
3
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What are the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors? (6 marks)
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How can agency costs be mitigated? (4 marks)
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What are the different types of shareholder rights? (4 marks)
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What are the different types of corporate governance codes? (4 marks)
Section B: Long Answer Questions (50 marks)
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(10 marks)
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(10 marks)
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(10
marks)
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(10
marks)
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(10 marks)
Answers

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Section A
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2
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Transparency: The company should disclose all relevant information to
shareholders and other stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner
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Responsibility: The company should act in a responsible manner, taking
into account the interests of all stakeholders, including shareholders,
employees, customers, suppliers, and the community
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The different types of corporate governance structures are:
o

Unit board structure: The company has a single board of directors that is
responsible for both the strategic and operational management of the
company
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The supervisory
board is responsible for overseeing the management board and ensuring
that it acts in the best interests of the company
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The roles and responsibilities of the board of directors include:
o

Setting the company's strategic direction

o

Overseeing the management team

o

Ensuring that the company complies with all applicable laws and
regulations

o

Safeguarding the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders

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Examples include the costs of monitoring and
controlling management, and the costs of litigation
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Examples include the loss of customer confidence and the difficulty of
attracting and retaining talented employees
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Agency costs can be mitigated through a variety of mechanisms, including:
o

Aligning the interests of managers with the interests of shareholders
through stock options and other incentive compensation plans

o

Establishing a strong board of directors that is independent of
management and accountable to shareholders

o

Implementing internal controls and audit procedures to monitor
management's performance

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Disclosing all relevant information to shareholders and other stakeholders

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Shareholders can
do this by:
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Electing members of the board of directors

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Voting on shareholder proposals

o

Filing lawsuits against the board of directors or management

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The role of stakeholders in corporate governance is to ensure that the company
acts in a responsible manner and takes into account the interests of all

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stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, and the
community
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What is corporate governance? (2 marks)
2
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What are the different types of corporate governance structures? (4 marks)
4
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What are the different types of agency costs? (4 marks)
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What is the role of shareholders in corporate governance? (4 marks)
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What is the role of stakeholders in corporate governance? (4 marks)
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Discuss the importance of corporate governance
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Explain the different mechanisms of corporate governance
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Critically evaluate the role of the board of directors in corporate governance
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Discuss the different types of agency costs and how they can be mitigated
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Analyze the role of shareholders in corporate governance and the different types
of shareholder rights
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Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which
a company is directed and controlled
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The key principles of corporate governance are:
o

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Fairness: All shareholders should be treated fairly, regardless of their size
or ownership stake
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o

Accountability: The board of directors and management should be
accountable to shareholders and other stakeholders for their decisions
and actions
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o

Two-tier board structure: The company has two separate boards of
directors: a supervisory board and a management board
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4
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The different types of agency costs are:
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Direct costs: These costs are directly incurred by the company as a result
of agency problems
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Indirect costs: These costs are not directly incurred by the company, but
they can still have a significant impact on the company's performance
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The role of shareholders in corporate governance is to hold the board of directors
and management accountable for their decisions and actions
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The different types of shareholder rights include:
o

The right to vote on shareholder proposals

o

The right to receive dividends

o

The right to inspect the company's books and records

o

The right to preemptive rights

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The right to sue the board of directors or management

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Stakeholders can do this by:

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PAPER # 6

**Multiple-Choice Questions (2 marks each)**

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Maximizing shareholder wealth
B
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Ensuring ethical behavior
D
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The "principal-agent problem" in corporate governance refers to:

A
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Government regulations on businesses
C
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The process of product development

**Answer: A**

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Excessive executive compensation
B
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Transparency and accountability
D
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What is the purpose of a code of ethics in a corporation?

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A
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To eliminate all risk
C
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To control market competition

**Answer: C**

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Audit Committee
B
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Compensation Committee
D
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Define "stakeholder theory" in corporate governance and provide an example of how
it differs from "shareholder theory
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This includes
employees, customers, suppliers, and the community
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In contrast, shareholder theory focuses primarily on maximizing
shareholder wealth, often at the expense of other stakeholders
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What are the main
responsibilities of the board?

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**Answer:** The board of directors plays a critical role in corporate governance
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- Appointing and monitoring the performance of the CEO and other top executives
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- Reviewing and approving major corporate transactions
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- Establishing and enforcing the company's code of ethics and values
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" What are the potential problems
associated with excessive executive compensation?

**Answer:** Executive compensation refers to the monetary and non-monetary
benefits provided to top executives (e
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, CEOs) in a company
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- Inequity: Large executive pay compared to other employees can lead to morale and
motivation issues
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- Shareholder discontent: Shareholders may feel that excessive compensation is
unjust and not in their best interests
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Briefly describe the importance of transparency and accountability in corporate
governance
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**Answer:** Transparency and accountability are essential in corporate governance to
build trust and ensure responsible decision-making
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For example, if a company hides its financial information
or conceals unethical practices, it can lead to reputational damage, regulatory fines, and
investor withdrawal
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**Answer:** Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to a company's commitment
to acting ethically and contributing positively to society beyond its economic goals
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A strong CSR program can
enhance a company's reputation, build trust with stakeholders, and mitigate risk
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Board composition

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Independent directors

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Remuneration

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Risk management

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Financial reporting

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Audit

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