Assessing the Role of Corporate Governance Structures in Shaping Ethical Decision-Making and Risk Management Approaches in Financial Institutions
Keywords:
corporate governance, ethical decision-making, risk management, financial institutions, board structure, compliance, ethicsAbstract
This paper investigates how corporate governance (CG) structures influence ethical decision-making and risk management within financial institutions. By exploring the mechanisms through which boards, audit committees, and ownership structures affect organizational behavior, the paper seeks to illuminate the integral role of governance in aligning institutional goals with societal expectations. Using a mixed-methods review of recent studies and organizational data, we assess key relationships between governance configurations and ethical/risk outcomes in finance. The findings suggest a strong correlation between board independence, gender diversity, and regulatory compliance with improved ethical and risk-based performance.
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