USSO 213 - Accountability and Governance in Corporations

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Case Western Reserve University

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Description:

Who is minding the store for the shareholders/owners? Why do CEOs get paid so much? How did corporate scandals such as Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco occur? This seminar focuses on issues of accountability and governance in the modern corporation. While the main emphasis is on the business corporation, the relevance of these concepts to not-for-profit corporations and governments agencies will also be addressed. Much of the economic wealth of the modern society is generated by corporations. To understand the role of the corporation in society, it is important to gain an insight into the mechanics of corporate governance, both in theory and in practice. As such, what these entities do and how they are held accountable is at the heart of the social contract that binds the citizens together in a democracy. This seminar uses readings, cases, independent inquiry, role playing, guest lecturers, and discussions to allow students to develop an understanding of the challenges of accountability and governance. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSO, FSCC, FSNA, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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