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Introduction to corporate governance

Unit: Introduction to Law and Governance

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April 2025

2 Questions

Question 7a

The best practice in corporate governance requires that certain decisions be reserved for the shareholder’s approval in an organisation. Identify FOUR examples of these decisions.

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Question 7b

Evaluate FOUR ways in which corporate governance could contribute towards expansion of businesses in your country.

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December 2024

3 Questions

Question 7a

State FOUR risks that could be faced by an organisation from neglecting Corporate Social Responsibility

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Question 6c

Explain FIVE disclosure obligations in corporate governance.

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Question 2b

Explain SIX advantages of separation of ownership and control in corporate governance.

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August 2024

3 Questions

Question 6a

In governance context, examine TWO differences between “accountability” and “responsibility”.

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Question 6c

State EIGHT principles of good governance.

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Question 7c

Discuss FIVE measures which an organisation could put in place to prevent fraud in order to enhance corporate governance.

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April 2024

3 Questions

Question 6a

In relation to corporate governance, explain FIVE rights of shareholders.

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Question 6c

Explain FIVE roles of technology and digitalisation in enhancing corporate governance practices in organisations.

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Question 7b

With reference to corporate governance in your country, discuss SIX duties of directors.

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December 2023

4 Questions

Question 7b

Explain FIVE roles of regulatory bodies such as the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) in promoting corporate governance.

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Question 7a

Identify FIVE consequences of poor corporate governance practices to a business organisation

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Question 6c

With reference to corporate governance, examine FIVE roles of the Board of Directors of an organisation.

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Question 7c

Justify the need for organisations to develop and be guided by corporate governance frameworks

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August 2023

3 Questions

Question 7c

State NINE corporate governance practices that could enhance the performance of an organisation

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Question 7a

Distinguish between "corporate governance" and "ethics" .

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Question 6a

Highlight FIVE pillars of corporate governance.

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April 2023

1 Questions

Question 6a

With respect to corporate governance:

(i) Distinguish between “agency theory” and “stewardship theory”.

(ii) Identify SIX causes of agency problem in organisations.

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December 2022

2 Questions

Question 5a

(i) Define the term “corporate governance”.

(ii) Outline SIX principles of corporate governance.

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Question 1b

(i) Explain FOUR benefits of carrying out a legal audit in a corporation.

(ii) Describe TWO rules of statutory interpretation.

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April 2022

1 Questions

Question 5a

(i) Outline two types of on-site legal audit processes that might be used during data collection.

(ii) Highlight two disadvantages of a legal audit.

(iii) Outline four attributes required of a legal auditor

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Pilot December 2021

1 Questions

Question 3a

Discuss five provisions of the Constitution that anchor compliance obligations in publicly listed companies

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December 2021

1 Questions

Question 4a

In relation to corporate governance:

(i) Define the term "legal audit".

(ii) Discuss four purposes of legal audit.

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