The document discusses how company governance structures evolve as businesses grow from small family operations into larger complex entities. Initially, a single owner-manager makes all decisions but as the business expands, they must delegate responsibilities to others and establish a formal board structure. As the company grows even larger, non-executive directors are recruited for independent advice and the governance structures continue adapting to the changing needs of the evolving business.
The document discusses how company governance structures evolve as businesses grow from small family operations into larger complex entities. Initially, a single owner-manager makes all decisions but as the business expands, they must delegate responsibilities to others and establish a formal board structure. As the company grows even larger, non-executive directors are recruited for independent advice and the governance structures continue adapting to the changing needs of the evolving business.
The document discusses how company governance structures evolve as businesses grow from small family operations into larger complex entities. Initially, a single owner-manager makes all decisions but as the business expands, they must delegate responsibilities to others and establish a formal board structure. As the company grows even larger, non-executive directors are recruited for independent advice and the governance structures continue adapting to the changing needs of the evolving business.
The document discusses how company governance structures evolve as businesses grow from small family operations into larger complex entities. Initially, a single owner-manager makes all decisions but as the business expands, they must delegate responsibilities to others and establish a formal board structure. As the company grows even larger, non-executive directors are recruited for independent advice and the governance structures continue adapting to the changing needs of the evolving business.
The Growth of The Company is an EVOLUTIONARY Process
many never grow much
beyond the initial founding stages and remain as small family businesses,
but those which do grow may
do so in steps >>>> Initially the small company has simple structures and procedures dominated by the owner-managers GNIWORG NI GC who take all the decisions. SSENISUB
The larger and more complex the
entity grows, the more difficult it is for the solo entrepreneur to keep track of everything so they have to begin delegating powers and responsibility to others who may not be family members.
These individuals have to have real
authority to be effective so are appointed as directors, thus there has to be a formal board structure. GNIWORG NI GC
As the company grows, the need for
more independent advice becomes SSENISUB
apparent and so non-executive
directors start to be recruited.
And so the company evolves, and the
governance structures with it. ADOPTION OF KEY PRINCIPLES OF GCG
Delegation of Institution of a Professional Accountability
authority away system of checks decision-making based on defined from one and balances so based on reliable levels of individual who no one person information responsibility is controlling has unfettered supplied shareholder, control to a properly Transparency director and constituted and regarding the manager empowered firm’s activities, to board encourage high standards of behaviour. The development of effective governance processes may:
lift a significant facilitate a swift allow access to a wider
pool of expertise and burden from the succession know-how founder
The result may be improved leadership, decision making
and strategic vision. Improved governance may also make it easier to monitor and manage the various risks to which the company is exposed, particularly as it grows in size and complexity. Governance will become an increasing issue for unlisted
GOVERNANCE companies as they develop new
sources of finance.
& FINANCE Initially, the primary source of funds
is likely to be retained earnings or financing from internal networks, eg families or associated corporate groups.
However, unlisted companies may
also turn to banks, venture capitalists and private equity investors in order to finance their expansion and growth.
A greater reliance on such external
sources of finance will necessitate the implementation of a more explicit governance framework, as external financiers seek assurance that their investments will be well managed. HAVE A JOYFUL DAY