Corporate Governance and Ethical Leadership Assignment (Individual Activity)

Corporate Governance and Ethical Leadership Assignment (Individual Activity) Total Points: 20 Length: 1–2 pages (double-spaced) Type: Individual Written Assignment Purpose This activity encourages you to analyze how corporate governance and ethical culture intersect with organizational purpose and stakeholder value. Drawing on the assigned readings, you will select a focus area—corporate governance or ethical leadership/culture—and evaluate its role in shaping responsible and sustainable business practices. Readings Jensen, M. C. (2001). Value Maximization, Stakeholder Theory, and the Corporate Objective Function. Milosevic, D. (2017). Value Maximization, Stakeholder Theory, and the Corporate Objective Function. Schwartz, M. (2013). Developing and Sustaining an Ethical Corporate Culture: The Core Elements. HBR. (Optional) Cheng, J. (2023). Introduction to Corporate Governance. HBR. Instructions theme Ethical Culture and Leadership In your 1–2 page response, address the following prompts: Core Argument (5 pts): Summarize one key idea from at least two of the assigned readings that supports your chosen theme. Application (10 pts): Apply the concepts to a real or hypothetical company. How should the organization structure governance or cultivate ethics to align with long-term value creation? How do these choices impact stakeholders and public trust? Personal Insight (5 pts): Reflect briefly on how you would integrate these principles as a future leader or decision-maker. Evaluation Criteria Criteria Points Description Understanding of key concepts 5 Accurately connects readings to chosen theme Application and analysis 10 Applies ideas to a practical business or ethical scenario Reflection and synthesis 5 Offers thoughtful and relevant personal insight