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3. Corporate governance is driven by various factors in the companv. How can the management and directors contribute to promote effective and good governance: Is there aspecific paradigm in implementing corporate guvernance?
4. Do the benefits of practicing corporate governance outweigh its financial costs? Explain.
5. Is compliance to government regulations a sufficient indicator of corporate governance? Explain.
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