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0 Individual Written Assignment

Recognizing the role that corporate governance plays in national socio-economic
development, the Government of Zimbabwe has in the last decade instituted measures
to facilitate improved governance of both public and private sector organisations.
Identify and conduct an assessment of the measures it has taken and make
recommendations to improve any gaps revealed in your assessment.

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Individual Written Assignment

Recognizing the role that corporate governance plays in national socio-economic development,
the Government of Zimbabwe has in the last decade instituted measures to facilitate improved
governance of both public and private sector organisations. Identify and conduct an
assessment of the measures it has taken and make recommendations to improve any gaps
revealed in your assessment.

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Marks Scored

Introduction Provide background and establish context and 5

scope. [The assignment as stated above
provides a good basis for the introduction.]

Issues Identify a minimum of 5 relevant measures 10

identification taken by Government to improve corporate
governance.

Discussion Present a justifiable assessment of the measures 50

taken, highlighting the successes, failures and
implementation challenges of such measures
leading to the current state of corporate
governance in public and private sector
organisations.

Recommendations Proffer practical suggestions for enhancing 20

good corporate governance especially with
respect to those areas where the measures put
in place government failed to achieve the
 desired results.

Conclusion Discussion wrap-up must logically flow from 5

the presentation.

References At least five relevant sources must be cited. 5

Citations should conform to the Harvard
Referencing Style.

Presentation and Good organization, layout and flow of 5

layout presentation/discussion are expected.

Total 100