Whilst in large and complex organizations we cannot manage without transparency, we must also recognize: Corporate Governance and accountability Coursework, UOG, UK

• “… Whilst in large and complex organizations we cannot manage without transparency, we must also recognize that we cannot manage only with. More intelligent use of transparency …would allow a form of accountability that [is] less paranoid and more reflexive, and would create a greater shared resilience based on reciprocal understanding.”

Critically discuss the above statement.

In doing so, you are required to refer to discussions raised in the following essential readings only: Gray, Adams, and Owen (1996 and/or 2014), Messner (2009); Roberts, (2009); Roberts (2018).

• Choose a recent case of corporate collapse/scandal in the United Kingdom. Identify three aspects of corporate governance that, in your view, led to the collapse/scandal. Critically evaluate each aspect concerning the relevant empirical literature and theoretical

You are expected to refer to the articles you have been recommended during lectures and make reference to examples and regulatory codes where and when relevant.

• Given your discussion in part (a), critically evaluate corporate accountability of your chosen case of corporate scandal/collapse (in (b)). Include in your discussion appropriate recommendations