ASSESSMENT OF THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SYSTEM: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RATINGS
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Key Words. Corporate governance, governance ratings, transparency, accountability, OECD principles, international standards, national frameworks, corporate ethics, stakeholder trust, institutional performance, global competitiveness, regulatory complianceAbstract
Abstract. In today’s rapidly changing global economy, corporate governance has emerged as a key factor determining the sustainability, transparency, and competitiveness of companies. This thesis explores how corporate governance systems are assessed both nationally and internationally through various rating models, indicators, and benchmarks. It examines how these ratings reflect not only a company’s internal management culture and ethical standards but also its alignment with international norms such as the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance and the World Bank’s governance indicators.
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