BTX5000

Corporate governance

(BUS)

Mr Abe Herzberg, Professor On Kit Tam

6 points + 3 hour class, block mode + Second semester + Caulfield + Prohibitions: MGX5320, AFX5012

Synopsis: This unit provides students with an appreciation of best corporate governance practices from a global perspective. It considers the reasons for the interest in corporate governance and compares and contrasts the various international corporate governance systems and best practice models; roles and functions of the board of directors, board committees and the board's relationship with management are explored from both a legal and management perspective; empirical studies of the relationship between corporate governance and corporate performance, and the role and legal duties of directors in takeover and insolvency contexts. Corporate governance issues in Asia are also analysed.

Assessment: Group presentation (2500 words): 25% + Research essay (3500 words): 35% + Open book examination (2 hours): 40%