Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the environment of corporate governance

Application& Learning

Explore the need for and importance of the ethical perspectives in the contemporary organisation and examine how ethical considerations impact decision-making.

Application & Knowledge

Critically understand key principles and regulations relevant to corporate governance

Reflection, Analysis & Communication

Evaluate different leadership and management styles to improve the organisation's performance

Analysis, Knowledge & Understanding

1. Practical - Presentation 15 mins weighted at 20% (LO 1)

2. Written Exam (2 hours) plus 10 mins reading time (80%) (LOs 2, 3 & 4)

This part of the module aims to cover a range of corporate governance topics. The focus will be on the relevance and importance of Corporate Governance, Board of Directors and Committee structure and responsibilities, regulations relevant to company directors and officers, and corporate governance reporting.



You will learn the impact of ethics and corporate governance on corporations. The module will present the theoretical and practical implications of using ethics and effective governance methods for better monitoring which can, in turn, enhance firm performance.



This module aims to cover a range of corporate governance issues. The focus will be on developed countries, but reference will be made to corporate governance around the world where relevant. Therefore, a range of the following topics will be covered: the relevance and importance of corporate governance; Corporate governance and firm theory; Stewardship and agency theory debate; Board of directors and committee structure and responsibility; Regulations relevant to company directors and officers; Regulations and corporate governance and reporting. The influence of corporate governance codes on board of directors' activities. External auditors and corporate governance; investors and shareholders activities; Ownership and corporate performance; Decision-making onboard reward systems: theoretical arguments and empirical evidence; Corporate control mechanism. Corporate governance in the public sector; Corporate citizenship and responsibility.



The module will also discuss Introduction to Ethics and the Organisation, Governance and Responsibility and Ethics in Accounting & Finance.



Leadership and management styles: Different leadership concepts, Types of leadership, Leadership in different contexts, Employee performance objective setting, Employee appraisals, Coaching and mentoring, managing workplace environment, Building and leading teams, Communications, Negotiations, and Managing conflicts.

You will learn the impact of ethics and corporate governance on corporations. The module will present the theoretical and practical implications of using ethics and effective governance methods for better monitoring which can, in turn, enhance firm performance.

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 200 learning hours (including assessment) of which there will be 48 hours of tutor-led learning and 152 hours of independent and self-directed study.



Whole group sessions - a series of participatory lectures will disseminate knowledge and understanding as the foundation for a structured programme of tutorial sessions. Topical business-world examples and case studies will be used extensively to support learning.



Small group sessions - a series of weekly tutorial sessions where students will work individually and in groups on practical exercises to reinforce their learning.



The classroom delivery will be supported by materials available on the VLE to guide further self-directed study at a pace and time convenient to the student.



Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide and receive specific guidance and training where needed.



The tutorial sessions include case-based exercises and activities that require students to prepare work outside formal contact hours and to discuss findings with tutors and peers during the tutorial session. As such, formative feedback will be a feature of these sessions.



In-class sessions play a crucial role in the learning process, where formative assessments are essential for providing ongoing feedback to both students and the teaching team. Examples of formative assessments include quizzes, class exercises, draft submissions, and peer reviews, all of which help gauge students' understanding of the course material. These assessments enable instructors to identify areas where students may need additional support and adjust teaching strategies as needed. This practical implementation ensures that even in a remote learning environment, students receive the necessary support and preparation for their summative assessments.



Feedback and feedforward on this module in the dual award program would follow the steps implemented:

Cross-Institution Moderation: Implement a moderation process where a sample of feedback from both institutions is reviewed collaboratively. This allows for adjustments to be made to ensure that the quality and tone of feedback are aligned.

Structured Feedforward: Both institutions would follow a consistent approach to feedforward, providing clear, actionable advice on how students can improve in future assessments. This helps students apply feedback effectively across all their modules.

Mallin, Christine A. (2018) Corporate Governance, 6th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press

Larcker, D. and Tayan, B. (2020) Corporate governance matters: A closer look at organizational choices and their consequences, 3rd Edition. Pearson Education.

Goergen, Marc (2018) Corporate Governance, A Global Perspective Pearson. ISBN: 9781473759183

Mallin, Christine A. (2018) Corporate Governance, 6th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780198806769

Module study guide and handbook

The University Library and Learning Resources - books and academic journals

The module VLE

Learning support materials and booklets

Internet

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Computer-based quizzes