Corporate Governance - The Importance of Board of Directors
Corporate Governance In every institution, there are certain key people who make decisions that affect the entire organization. They determine the overall direction and purpose of the entity. In terms of governance of a country, the government determine the macroeconomic targets, distribution of resources, fiscal policies etc. When it comes to companies, the group of people whose decision affect the entire company are called the Board of Directors. The board of directors form part of the corporate governance system with the objective of safeguarding the interest of shareholders. Corporate governance is a process of supervision and control intended to ensure that the company’s management acts in accordance with the interests of shareholders. Due to various corporate governance scandals in the last decade, organizations are playing more emphasis strengthen their corporate system more than ever. I will not go into details of the corporate governance system but will touch on im...