Presented by Group No: 117 Godwin Varghese Jithin J Kumar Lakshmi A
Presented by Group No: 117 Godwin Varghese Jithin J Kumar Lakshmi A
Presented by Group No: 117 Godwin Varghese Jithin J Kumar Lakshmi A
GODWIN VARGHESE
JITHIN J KUMAR
LAKSHMI A
CORPORATE GOVERNANACE ???
Corporate governance is the system by which business
corporations are directed and controlled.
A corporate governance structure specifies the distribution
of rights and responsibilities among different participants
in the corporation such as board members, shareholders
and other stakeholders, and, spells out the rules and
procedures for making decisions on corporate affairs.
Corporate governance starts with organizational
objectives. The objectives have more governance
orientation.
It is primarily guided by the shareholders.
It concentrates on organizational structure, rules,
procedures and systems for better governance.
The effectiveness of corporate governance is judged
mostly by financial results in addition to some social
responsibilities.
Corporate governance should
address:
Three major issues of an organization:
What is the purpose goal of an organization
Whom the organization should be serving
How best to serve their interest
CODE OF CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
A number of developed countries have documented
corporate codes appropriate to their business,
economic and social systems.
Treadway report,greenbury report,cadbury report and
vienot report are some examples of the development of
country specific codes of corporate governance.
Many feel that corporate governance code should first
focus on listed companies. These companies are
financed largely by public money(equity or debt) and
therefore need to follow codes which make them
accountable to the investing public. There is however a
divergence of opinion about beneficiaries of corporate
governance in such companies.
The Anglo-American system tends to focus on
shareholders and various creditors. Continental
Europe, Japan and south Korea believe that company
should also discharge their obligations towards
employees, local communities, suppliers and ancillary
units
Corporate governance practices in
India:
In India Kumaramangalam Birla committee
deliberated on corporate governance practices. The
report states that:
Corporate governance extends beyond corporate law.
Its fundamental objective is ensuring the boards
commitment in managing the company in a
transparent manner for maximizing long term
shareholder value.
In Indian conditions a statutory code would be more
purposive and meaningful than a voluntary code.
Confederation of Indian industry:
Report titled:
Desirable corporate governance in India - A code[1997]
It deals with:
corporate governance in the context of liberalization of
Indias economy
Its integration with the global economy and
Indias international competitiveness.
Code of corporate governance in
Reliance Industries:
commitment
board structure
business policy
transparency and disclosure
corporate ethics
Code of corporate governance in
reliance industries:
COMMITMENT : To achieve highest international
standards of corporate governance. Reliance believes
that its key decisions must serve the goals of
enhancing shareholders value over a sustained period
of time and achieve measurable performance targets
set by the company.
BOARD STRUCTURE: reliance governance philosophy
stipulates that the board of directors is a balanced one
and gives adequate representation to all stakeholders
and provide the company with the benefits of
accumulated skills, experience and wisdom of an
independent body of professional. To assist the board,
different committees were constituted.
BUSINESS POLICY: It includes fair market practices,
transparency in appointment of agents, consultants
and representatives, maintenance of proper records,
accounting and financial integrity, personal conduct,
quality standards and maintenance of healthy and
safety environment.
TRANSPERACY AND DISCLOSURE: to promote
better governance. Its accounting practices conform to
the highest accounting standards including USGAAP
and International Accounting Standards.
CORPORATE ETHICS : the company strongly believes
that an effective corporate governance process rests
heavily on integrity, efficiency and interpersonal
relationships.
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