Choose ONE of the following organisations and prepare a report critically
evaluating governance arrangements within that organisation:
-British & American Tobacco
-BSkyB
-Diageo
-G4S
-Marks & Spencer
In addition, your report should include evidence of (un)ethical leadership
within the context of the organisation’s corporate responsibilities:
1. an overview of governance theories, including a discussion of the
limitations of traditional theories and the pressure for alternative
theoretical perspectives (25 marks)
2. a discussion of organisational approaches to governance in terms
of obligation (conformance) Vs. opportunity (performance) from
an accountant’s perspective (15 marks)
3. key governance risks and controls within your chosen
organisation (20 marks)
4. a review of your chosen organisation’s ethical leadership and
CSR position, supported by examples of CSR (in)activity (20
marks)
5. recommendations for governance and CSR improvements within
your chosen organisation (20 marks)