ASSIGNMENT 3

1. What is the difference between an executive, non - executive director

and independent directors?

2. What is the definition of independent director under Bursa Securities

Listing Requirements?

3. What should be the tenure of the independent directors?

4. State the role of non - executive directors/ independent directors and

in what ways do non - executive directors contribute to the
performance of the company.

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5. Explain a one tier and a two - tier board structure.

6. Briefly explain the principal responsibilities of the board of directors

as laid down by the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance.

7. What is the purpose of the board charter?

8. Distinguish between the roles of the chairman and CEO.

9. Why is the combination of these roles considered undesirable?

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10. Explain the training programmes which needs to be addressed for
directors to effectively carry out their role?

11. List the criteria that can be used to evaluate the performance of
board of directors.

12. Why is it desirable to plan for board succession?

13. What consideration is usually given when deciding executive

directors’ remuneration and non - executive pay?

14. What are the best practices laid down in the Malaysian Code on
Corporate Governance and the Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements
in relation to disclosure of directors’ remuneration?

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15. What are the factors to be considered in relation to board
composition? What makes an effective board?

16. Outline the purpose of having an audit committee, the composition

of the members and the functions of the audit committee.

17. The MCCG recommends the formation of the remuneration

committee. Discuss the composition and duties of the committee.

18. What is the composition and function of the nomination committee?

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