Corporate governance – a global challenge

Maria Cristina Ungureanu

Abstract


The significance of corporate governance is now widely recognized, both for national development and as part of international architecture, addressing the converging interests of competitiveness, corporate citizenship, social and environmental responsibility. The study addresses the general international principles of corporate governance, it analyzes the circumstances for complying with the principles and gives an insight into investors’ perception regarding this important aspect in the management of a corporation. The case study provides details on the South African code of corporate governance.

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