Applying Globalisation and Corporate Governance in practice: case studies

This week’s topics

Applying Globalisation and Corporate Governance in practice: case studies

1. Case analysis
2. Linking theory to practice
3. Evaluating evidence
4. INSEAD Explains Governance: How MNC Boards Must Govern Differently
5. Course 3.6 Corporate Governance Best Practice: Roles, Culture & Board Effectiveness

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Analyse the effects of globalisation on organisations operating nationally using PESTLE approach.
• 1.2 Evaluate the role of trading blocs such as the EU on organisations with global presence.
• 2.1 Critically analyse various socio-cultural, ethical and moral factors that may affect global organisations.
• 2.2 Compare and contrast organisational approaches to ethically manage a globally diverse workforce.
• 2.3 Critically discuss the roles and responsibilities of global organisations to improve workforce welfare.
• 3.1 Justify the significance of responsible corporate governance in global organisations.
• 3.2 Critically analyse the regulatory requirements that shape corporate governance in global organisations.
• 3.3 Critically evaluate the impact of regulatory requirements on corporate stakeholders' interests in a global organisation.
• 4.1 Analyse the significance of national and international legal frameworks covering consumer protection laws.
• 4.3 Evaluate the measures that exist in a global organisation to protect consumers' interests.
• 5.1 Analyse the significance of the UK legislations related to online trading.

Activity

Start with this week’s 2 videos, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

• INSEAD Explains Governance: How MNC Boards Must Govern Differently · YouTube · INSEAD · 5 min · for registered students
• Course 3.6 Corporate Governance Best Practice: Roles, Culture & Board Effectiveness · YouTube · ThreeTicks · 25 min · for registered students

Further resources

• Five Misunderstandings About Case-Study Research · Reading · Arxiv, article · for registered students
• The Impact of Corporate Sustainability on Organizational Processes and Performance · PDF · NBER, article · for registered students
• Improving the quality of 'comply or explain' reporting (FRC, March 2026) · PDF · Frc, report; 12 pages · for registered students