This paper evaluates the evidences that the responsibility of any company’s director is to place the interests of the shareholders above the interests of the stakeholders. It provides some evidences, examples and recommendations for the part of company directors which would guide them in making board decisions so they are responsive to diverse the stakeholder audiences.

Assessment Task 2

Write a report analyzing the objectives of a corporation and the role of shareholders in decision-making, and provide recommendations for the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

This paper evaluates the evidences that the responsibility of any company’s director is to place the interests of the shareholders above the interests of the stakeholders.

Corporate Governance - Desklib

Corporate Governance

Financial Markets

This assignment delves into the ongoing discourse surrounding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by examining the contrasting viewpoints of stakeholder theory and shareholder primacy.  Students are expected to critically analyze seminal works from influential authors like Friedman, Jensen, and Rawls,  grappling with the ethical implications and practical applications of each theory. The aim is to understand the diverse perspectives on corporate responsibility and their impact on business practices.

Yale University

Political Science

Corporate Social Responsibility Debate

This study critically assesses division of power in the area of decision making in the legal system of Anglo-America along with ramifications. Also, the study intends to explore whether shifting of specific powers and authorities in the hands of shareholders can prove to be advantageous for the corporations. The article examines the institutional financiers, their potential to assume a leading role in the running business concerns. The study also addresses certain regulatory reforms that need to be taken into consideration in particularly the UK, USA. The role of various shareholders as stewards of the corporation can be considered to be an important component of effectual corporate governance.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College

Finance

Corporate Governance and Division of Power in UK, USA and Europe

This study aims at the analysis as well as evaluation of the directors’ duties to take into account all stakeholders’ interest. It discusses the existing framework for directors' duty, impacts of over-regulation on company's objectives, self-regulations and imposed laws. It also provides recommendations for the directors and the authority of Corporations Act.

Leadership Management

This report discusses the responsibility of the directors to consider the interests of all stakeholders. It analyzes the present legal framework under the Corporations Act of Australia along with the principle of ASX. The report recommends the development of friendly relationships with stakeholders and the inclusion of stakeholders’ interests in business strategies.

Professional Development

This report involves in the analysis and evaluation of the duty and responsibilities of the directors of the companies for considering the interest of the stakeholders. The report sheds light on various aspects of Corporations Act related to the duty of the stakeholders along with example. Read more at Desklib.

This report discusses the viewpoint of directors while conducting any action on behalf of the company and their obligations towards all stakeholders. It includes provisions of the Corporation Act 2001, corporate governance principles, ASX recommendations, and provisions of the corporate social responsibility.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Debate

Corporate Governance and Division of Power in UK, USA and Europe

Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance

Directors' Obligations towards Stakeholders in Corporate Governance