Essays on Corporate Governance

Stock splits are like optical illusions but in reality they are only adjustments in the number of shares outstanding. The company’s equity and the value of shareholders’ holdings remain unchanged. The study conducted reveals that there exists a positive market reaction post-split announcements in case...

All around the world, there has been many changes throughout generations of how industries should work together. These changes are brought in part by stakeholders. Stakeholders are important members of an organization. They impact or are impacted by the activities of the organizations. The goal...

Democratic leadership style is where workers and group members actively participate in an activity to achieve their desired aims and objectives. In this leadership style workers are motivated and encouraged to participate in group activity and also in decision making skills. This provides two way...

South Africa’s Constitution is not critical in laying the foundation for a diverse, democratic and free Rainbow Nation. Our constitution is the supreme law that provides the legal foundation for the existence of the republic, sets out the rights and duties of its citizens and...

In 1985, two large gas pipeline companies joined forces and created what we know as the Enron Corporation. The Enron Corporation provided commodities, utilities, and services in natural gas through its vast pipelines. Enron produced, carried and dispersed electricity through the northwestern parts of the...

Apple is classified as an American international business that designs/produces electronics and computer software products. Apple has established a well-recognized reputation in their industry that is seen by majority of the population across the globe. Their success is reached from pleasing stakeholders, which result in,...

PepsiCo, Inc. is an American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation. PepsiCo has a portfolio of 22 billon dollar brand and has interests in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of grain-based snack foods, beverages, and other products. Below are few of the reasons for the...