Governance in Principle
About this course
This microcredential explores the principles of effective organisational governance. You will learn about business structures, the roles of Boards and Management, and governance models (principle-based vs. legally mandated). It covers how organisational culture influences decision-making, particularly ethical and risk-related decisions, and examines the differing interests of shareholders and stakeholders.
By the end, you will understand the importance of good governance in promoting ethical behavior and strong financial performance.
What will you learn?
This microcredential contains self-guided content, broken down into the following modules:
Module 1: The Relationship Between the Board and the Executive Management Team
Module 2: The Fiduciary Responsibilities of the Directors
Module 3: The Role of Independent Directors
Module 4: Conflict of Interest at the Board Level
Module 5: Tone at the Top and How it Influences Culture, Risk and Ethical Behaviour in Organisations
Module 6: Organisational Culture and its Links to Financial and Non-Financial Performance
Module 7: An Introduction to Stakeholder Theory and Application to Organisations
Module 8: The Importance of Governance in Ensuring Ethical Behaviour of Organisations
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