Corporate Governance

Paper Code: 
BCS 411
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To acquire expert knowledge of the practical and procedural aspects of corporate governance

BCS 411

Corporate Governance

CO 101:To gain a knowledge about Conceptual Framework of Corporate Governance and Legislative Framework of Corporate Governance in India

CO 102:Awareness about Board Committees and their Composition & Terms of Reference, Roles and Responsibilities.

CO 103:To provide understanding about Directors’ Training, Development and familiarization.
Performance Evaluation of Board and Management , Role of promoter/controlling shareholder, redressal against Oppression and Mismanagement.

CO 104:Understand the concept of Related Party Transactions.
Vigil Mechanism/Whistle blower.
risk, compliances and forums of corporate governance.

Approach in teaching:
Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Interactive White Board, Incorporating technology in teaching
Learning activities for the students:
Self learning assignments, Effective questions

1. Evaluation of PPT's
2. Quizzes
3. CA Test
4. Assignments
5. End Term Test

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Conceptual Framework of Corporate Governance :
  • Introduction, Need and Scope, Evolution of Corporate Governance, Management vs. Ownership, Majority vs. Minority, Corporate Governance codes in major jurisdictions, Sarbanes Oxley Act, US Securities and Exchange Commission; OECD Principles of Corporate Governance; Developments in India, Corporate Governance in Indian Ethos, Corporate Governance – Contemporary Developments.
  • Board Effectiveness-Issues and Challenges: Composition and Structure, Duties and Liabilities, Evolution of Jurisprudence, Diversity in Board Room, Women Director, Nominee Directors; Selection and Appointment Process, Independent Directors: expectations, liabilities and their role, code of conduct, responsibilities and effectiveness.

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Legislative Framework of Corporate Governance in India:
  • Companies, Unlisted Companies, PSUs, Banks and Insurance Companies.

•Board Committees: Composition & Terms of Reference, Roles and Responsibilities.

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Legislative Framework of Corporate Governance in India:
    • PSUs, Banks and Insurance Companies.
    • Governance and Compliance Risk: Governance/Compliance failure and their impact on business, reputation and fund raising.
9.00
Unit IV: 
Corporate Governance and Shareholders’ Rights
  • Corporate Governance and other Stakeholders: Employees, Customers, Lenders, Vendors, Government and Regulators ,Society, etc.

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Corporate Governance Forums.
  • Promoters and Minority Shareholders.
References: 

• Study Material Published by ICSI
• Scanner-Arun Kumar(ShuchitaPrakashans(P) Ltd)

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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