MAcc 6002 - Corporate Governance and Business Ethics (2)

Corporate governance refers to the myriad of constraints designed to make managers and directors act in their shareholders’ interest. Topics covered include choice of legal form of organization, ownership structure, corporate charter, stakeholders and corporate social responsibility, board of directors, boundaries of the firm, CEO compensation, performance evaluation and retention. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to consider the ethical challenges that arise across the spectrum of business activity. Students will learn how to promote responsible behavior within their organizations and understand the role that personal values play in developing effective leadership skills.

Corequisite: MAcc 6011