Corporate Governance Quiz

What is the primary objective of corporate governance?

• Maximizing short-term profits

• Ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness

• Reducing government regulations

• Increasing executive salaries

According to the Anglo-US model, corporate governance is primarily driven by?

• Government agencies

• Institutional investors and individual shareholders

• Family-owned businesses

• Trade unions

Which of the following is NOT a principle of corporate governance?

• Transparency

• Accountability

• Nepotism

• Integrity

What theory explains the separation between ownership and control in corporate governance?

• Stakeholder Theory

• Stewardship Theory

• Agency Theory

• Resource Dependency Theory

What is the key characteristic of the German corporate governance model?

• Strong shareholder influence

• A two-tier board system

• Government-controlled businesses

• Absence of corporate governance regulations

Which of the following is a key function of the board of directors?

• Managing daily operations

• Setting corporate strategy and overseeing management

• Preparing financial statements

• Appointing employees

Why should the roles of CEO and Chairman be separated?

• To avoid conflicts of interest

• To increase management efficiency

• To reduce board independence

• To maximize shareholder profits

What is the role of independent directors in corporate governance?

• Supporting the CEO's decisions

• Providing unbiased oversight

• Controlling financial markets

• Managing employee salaries

What is a key responsibility of the Audit Committee?

• Managing corporate social responsibility programs

• Overseeing financial reporting and risk management

• Approving marketing strategies

• Controlling stock prices

Which principle is emphasized in the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG)?

• CEO dominance

• Transparency and accountability

• Reducing shareholder influence

• Limiting board independence