ASSIGNMENT 2

1. Briefly describe the core principles of the UK Code of Corporate

Governance.

2. Describe how the rights of the shareholders are protected under the
OECD principles of corporate governance.

3. State the main objectives of the Malaysian Code of corporate

governance.

4. Explain what listed companies in Malaysia should state in their

annual report on their compliance with the principles and best
practices of corporate governance as required by the Bursa Malaysia
listing requirements.

5. Explain the difference between principle - based approach to

corporate governance and rule - based approach. Outline the
approach Malaysia has adopted in the approach of good corporate
governance.

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6. The agency theory of corporate governance states that the agent and
principal may have conflicting interests. Explain these conflicting
interests, using examples. (JUNE 2022 Q1)

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