Ghosn, Nissan Indicted by Japanese Prosecutors, Kyodo Reports

The video discusses the indictment of Nissan and the corporate governance issues it raises, questioning how the board of directors could be unaware of the alleged misconduct by a top executive. It highlights tensions between Carlos Ghosn and his former protege, Saikawa, and their differing strategies on market share versus profit. The video also touches on the control dynamics within the Renault-Nissan alliance and the inherent conflicts in executive compensation.

What was one of the main questions raised about the Nissan indictment?

• Why the executive was not promoted sooner

• How the board of directors was unaware of the allegations

• Whether the executive was guilty of the charges

• If the company would face financial losses

What was a key point of conflict between Ghosn and Saikawa?

• The hiring of new employees

• The design of a new car model

• The location of the company's headquarters

• The choice between market share and profit

What was the impact of Ghosn's strategy on Nissan's financials?

• Decreased market share

• Increased operating margin

• Higher employee turnover

• Reduced operating profit

What was a background issue in the Renault-Nissan alliance conflict?

• The choice of advertising agencies

• The design of electric vehicles

• Control over the future of the alliance

• The location of manufacturing plants

What internal conflict is mentioned regarding executive compensation?

• The decision to cut salaries across the board

• The distribution of bonuses among employees

• The allocation of funds for marketing

• The large portion of pay taken by an executive