Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
6514YPCBSC-JAN-PAR
Aims
Over the past number of decades, there has been several important changes in the
area of corporate governance, both at an international and national level.
Globalisation increasingly requires firms and their management to have a solid
understanding of key governance issues and the possible implications of these on
firm behaviour and thus, performance. Therefore, this module aims to introduce
students to corporate governance, its practice and related theoretical underpinnings.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the concept of corporate governance, knowledge of recent developments, research and practice.
2.
Critically evaluate the key theories/philosophies in corporate governance research, there appropriateness to encourage incentive-alignment of interested parties who may have conflicting incentives.
3.
Critically and comparatively evaluate major cross-country differences regarding corporate governance regulation and practice
4.
Research and critically assess a contemporary issues in corporate governance using an appropriate empirical approach
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introduction to corporate governance and an examination of its evolution
Examination of the difference between corporate governance and corporate
management
Theories and philosophies of corporate governance
Corporate governance around the world/ International models of Corporate
Governance
Structures and policies necessary for effective corporate governance e.g.
examination of board architecture, functions of the board and other key positions of
governance and their associated roles
Current/emerging issues in corporate governance at both national and international
level
The economics of corporate governance
Capital structure and firm valuation
Pay-out policies and finance
Additional Information:This module introduces students to corporate governance and finance, its practice
and related theoretical underpinnings. It focuses on corporate governance from both
a national and an international perspective and introduces contemporary academic
literature to develop students' critical appreciation of contemporary issues
surrounding corporate events, valuation theory and practice.