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BUSM060: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Module description
Over the last two decades, there has been a growing interest in corporate governance, which has
brought back the debates around the nature of corporations, the role, and duties of corporate
managers and the goal of corporate activities and the interests in which corporations should be
run. To explore these debates, this module introduces students a number of key topics in
corporate governance theory, research and practice (including associated reporting and
regulation) to enable them to read and criticise relevant academic literature and to develop their
ability to suggest potential areas for development. Key topics covered in the module include
developments in corporate governance in the early 21st century, theories of corporate
governance, the regulatory framework, shareholders and stakeholders, institutional investors,
socially responsible investments, board of directors (including its function, effectiveness and
evaluation) and corporate governance in Europe.
Organisation of module
The module will be delivered in weekly mode. Students will have a lecture and a seminar every
week (3 hours in total). There will be no lectures & seminars in Week 7 (Reading Week).
Aims
This module introduces students to key theories, concepts and issues in corporate governance. It
explores corporate governance critically as an embedded practice and provides insights into how
cultures and developments in local contexts have impacted upon and shaped the development of
corporate governance systems and practices, and how these local corporate governance systems
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and practices are challenged by globalisation. Within this broad framework, case studies provide
detailed insights into specific aspects of corporate governance.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
Academic content:
Summarise the development of the concept of corporate governance.
Critically assess different theories of corporate governance.
Critically evaluate the key issues in corporate governance.
Describe the directors' appointment, roles and remuneration.
Critically examine how globalisation has shaped corporate governance systems and
practices in recent years.
Compare and contrast different theoretical perspectives in corporate governance and
develop ideas for research in corporate governance.
Disciplinary skills:
Critically assess the role of corporate governance as a means of accountability in
organisations and society.
Summarise the developments in corporate governance and recognise the reasons for these
developments in a global context.
Evaluate the impact that changes in local corporate governance practices can have on the
well-being of people and the planet.
Attributes:
Critically engage with the literature on corporate governance.
Evaluate, analyse and integrate information from a variety of sources.
Communicate different ideas and views effectively (in oral and written form).
Recognise diverse economic, political and cultural opinions and practices.
Feedback
You will be given feedback throughout the module. I will provide a variety of individual responses,
comments, advice and suggestions on your contributions in class (such as your own questions,
answers to questions I have asked, contributions to discussion, your presentations in class, etc.). The
purpose of this feedback, which I will be giving orally, is to enable you to improve your learning, to
help you to identify your strengths and weaknesses and to work on them. We call this “formative”
feedback, and we regard it as a very important part of the teaching and learning process.
Bear in mind too that the responses you receive from your fellow students in class when they hear
your presentations or your contributions to discussions – we call this ‘peer feedback’. Peer
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feedback is an important element of your learning as it often provides valuable comments on how
clearly you express your arguments and how well you convey your evidence. If you see me during
my office hours, I can provide some additional feedback on any aspect of your learning.
Assessment
Type Weighting Details Submission date
Coursework 40%
Essay (2,000 Words) Friday, 9th April 2021,
15.00 (GMT).
Examination 60%
Closed Book Examination –
Duration: 2 hours
During Semester 2 Examination
Period (6 May - 4 June 2021).
Additional information regarding assessment details:
You will have a coursework brief posted on the QMplus in the first week of Semester B. The word
count for this assignment is 2,000 words. This does not include the list of references and/or the
bibliography. Marks may be deducted if you exceed the stated word count.
Assessment for re-sit students
If you fail the module overall, you will have the option to re-sit the failed assessment components
at the next available opportunity. Students who are required to re-sit will be informed of re-sit
examination dates and/or resubmission dates for assignments following the Exam Board meeting
in June 2021.
Lecture and Seminar Programme
Please note that there are sometimes unforeseen circumstances that may necessitate some
changes to this schedule (e.g. order of topics). The staff will make every effort to communicate
these changes to you in good time.
Please prepare for each lecture and seminar by reading the relevant chapters and
documents posted on the QMPlus Module Page.
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Semester 2 (25 January – 16 April 2021)
Week 1 (25 January)
Content: Introduction to the Module and Defining Corporate Governance.
Lecture reading: Chapter 1 – Mallin, C. 2018. Corporate Governance, 6th Edition,
OUP.
Chapters 1, 2 & 6 – Tricker, B. 2019. Corporate Governance:
Principles, Policies, and Practices, 4th Edition, OUP.
Academic articles posted on the QMPlus module page.
Seminar preparation: Seminar task/questions will be posted on the QMPlus module page.
Week 2 (1 February)
Content: Theoretical Aspects of Corporate Governance.
Lecture reading: Chapter 2 – Mallin, C. 2018. Corporate Governance, 6th Edition,
OUP.
Chapter 3 – Tricker, B. 2019. Corporate Governance: Principles,
Policies, and Practices, 4th Edition, OUP.
Academic articles posted on the QMPlus module page.
Seminar preparation: Seminar task/questions will be posted on the QMPlus module page.
Week 3 (8 February)
Content: Development of Corporate Governance Codes.
Lecture reading: Chapter 3 – Mallin, C. 2018. Corporate Governance, 6th Edition,
OUP.
Chapter 5 – Tricker, B. 2019. Corporate Governance: Principles,
Policies, and Practices, 4th Edition, OUP.
Academic articles posted on the QMPlus module page.
Seminar preparation: Seminar task/questions will be posted on the QMPlus module page.
Week 4 (15 February)
Content: Shareholders and Stakeholders.
Lecture reading: Chapter 4 – Mallin, C. 2018. Corporate Governance, 6th Edition,
OUP.
Academic articles posted on the QMPlus module page.
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Seminar preparation: Seminar task/questions will be posted on the QMPlus module
page
Week 5 (22 February)
Content: Board Membership and Board Activities.
Lecture reading: Chapter 8 – Mallin, C. 2018. Corporate Governance, 6th Edition,
OUP.
Chapters 7, 13 & 15 – Tricker, B. 2019. Corporate Governance:
Principles, Policies, and Practices, 4th Edition, OUP.
Academic articles posted on the QMPlus module page.
Seminar preparation: Seminar task/questions will be posted on the QMPlus module page.
Week 6 (1 March)
Content: Board Effectiveness and Evaluation.
Lecture reading: Chapter 8 – Mallin, C. 2018. Corporate Governance, 6th Edition,
OUP.
Chapters 16 & 17 – Tricker, B. 2019. Corporate Governance:
Principles, Policies, and Practices, 4th Edition, OUP.
Academic articles posted on the QMPlus module page.
Seminar preparation: Seminar task/questions will be posted on the QMPlus module page.
Week 7 (8 March)
READING WEEK
Week 8 (15 March)
Content: Directors’ Performance and Remuneration.
Lecture reading: Chapter 9 – Mallin, C. 2018. Corporate Governance, 6th Edition,
OUP.
Chapter 13 – Tricker, B. 2019. Corporate Governance: Principles,
Policies, and Practices, 4th Edition, OUP.
Academic articles posted on the QMPlus module page.
Seminar preparation: Seminar task/questions will be posted on the QMPlus module page.
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Week 9 (22 March)
Content: The Role of Institutional Investors in Corporate Governance.
Lecture reading: Chapter 6 – Mallin, C. 2018. Corporate Governance, 6th Edition,
OUP.
Academic articles posted on the QMPlus module page.
Seminar preparation: Seminar task/questions will be posted on the QMPlus module page.
Week 10 (29 March)
Content: Socially Responsible Investment.
Lecture reading: Chapter 7 – Mallin, C. 2018. Corporate Governance, 6th Edition,
OUP.
Chapter 9 – Tricker, B. 2019. Corporate Governance: Principles,
Policies, and Practices, 4th Edition, OUP.
Academic articles posted on the QMPlus module page.
Seminar preparation: Seminar task/questions will be posted on the QMPlus module page.
Week 11 (5 April)
Content: Corporate Governance in Continental Europe.
Lecture reading: Chapter 10 – Mallin, C. 2018. Corporate Governance, 6th Edition,
OUP.
Academic articles posted on the QMPlus module page.
Seminar preparation: Seminar task/questions will be posted on the QMPlus module page.
Week 12 (12 April)
Content: Revision Lecture.
Lecture reading: Chapters (1-10 except 5) - Mallin, C. 2018. Corporate
Governance, 6th Edition, OUP.
Chapters (1-9 except 4 & 8) and (13, 15, 16 & 17) – Tricker, B.
2019. Corporate Governance: Principles, Policies, and Practices, 4th
Edition, OUP.
Seminar preparation: Revision questions will be posted on the QMPlus module page.
Bank holidays: 2 and 5 April 2021
Study period: 4 May – 5 May 2021
Semester 2 examination period: 6 May – 4 June 2021
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Key Text and Reading List:
Most books referred to in reading lists are available in the Library or on Talis/Google Books.
Material for essential reading is set from two key textbooks:
Mallin, C. (2018). Corporate Governance. Sixth Edition, Oxford University Press.
Tricker, B. (2019). Corporate Governance: Principles, Policies and Practices. Fourth Edition,
Oxford University Press.
Students are required to use various resources for their assignments and prepare for each
lecture by reading the relevant chapters in the key textbook(s) and some of the texts made
available on the QMPlus Module Page.
Recommended Further Reading:
The library holds several other textbooks that you are encouraged to browse. Most books are also
available online in pdf format, in case you would prefer e-books. Other books you may find useful
for this module are listed below:
Goergen, M. (2018). Corporate Governance: A Global Perspective, Cengage.
Larcker, D. and Tayan, B. (2015). Corporate Governance Matters: A Closer Look at
Organizational Choices and Their Consequences. Second Edition, Pearson FT Press.
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