Corporate Governance

What Does Corporate Governance Mean?
The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy and rule of law.

Investopedia explains Corporate Governance
Ethical companies are said to have excellent corporate governance.

Filed Under: Investor Relations

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