Mdist ay2021/22 Sem 1

 
 
 
 
Module Code: UGB364 

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MDIST AY2021/22 Sem 1 | UOS Y2 | UGB364 | IndA 
 
 
 
 
 
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Module Title: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS 
 
Learning outcomes: 
The assignment covers all module learning outcomes. 
Knowledge 
1. Definition of corporate governance, and how ethical concepts should be evaluated 
critically and globally. 
2. In the light of COVID-19, and what will be the problems faced by corporation when 
implementing Corporate Governance with key emphasis on finding a solution.
3. Comparative perspective of corporate governance, focusing on the system found in the 
UK and Europe, and contrasting it with Corporate Governance in other parts of the 
world. 
Skills 
4. Construct critical thinking about a range of approaches and options for corporate 
accountability and ethics requiring the organisation of thoughts, analysis, synthesis and 
critical appraisal. 
Assessment Brief:
Each student selects his/her own company to study 
Approval of the chosen company is on a first-come, first-served basis, as no more than two 
students allow studying the same company. 
The requirement is that you analyse in depth one company based in any country. It is not a 
requirement that the company be a UK company. The scope of this analysis is to draw from 
the material discussed within the module. 
Analyses contents: 
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Short discussion on basic factual Information about the company, such as nature of the 
business, size, segmental breakdown, brief history, stock market listings etc.
(approx. 250 words- 10 Marks) 
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Corporate Governance: the examination of relationship within the organisation, those 
involved in the management of the organisation and external stakeholders: The section 
should include such things as: 
1. Internal Corporate Governance Mechanisms: structure, substance and 
purpose (e.g., board effectiveness, the role of non-executive directors, and 
remuneration structures) 
2. External mechanisms, the role of institutional investors and its relationship. 
3. Shareholder and stakeholder ethical and legal perspective 
4. Ethical issues and resolving them internally
(approx. 500 words- 15 Marks) 
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Discuss critically the corporate governance failures and weaknesses that have led to the 
collapse of the chosen company and the consequences of weak corporate governance. 
(approx. 750 words- 25 Marks) 

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