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Corporate Governance

A framework which may include rules and regulations, corporate charter and bylaws, formal policies, as well as customs and other processes, that determines the leadership, organization, and direction of a company.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Corporate Governance [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

A framework which may include rules and regulations, corporate charter and bylaws, formal policies, as well as customs and other processes, that determines the leadership, organization, and direction of a company. [1]

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What does Corporate Governance mean in the cited reference?

A framework which may include rules and regulations, corporate charter and bylaws, formal policies, as well as customs and other processes, that determines the leadership, organization, and direction of a company. [1]

Sources and review dates

  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Corporate Governance ↗

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