Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Second Edition

OBLIGATION TO INVESTORS

That the investors as shareholders and providers of capital are of paramount importance to a corporation is such an accepted fact that it need not be overstressed here. A company has the following obligations to investors:

1. Towards shareholders: A company should be committed to enhance shareholder value and comply with all regulations and laws that govern shareholder’s rights. The board of directors of the company shall and fairly inform its shareholders about all relevant aspects of the company’s business and disclose such information in accordance with the respective regulations and agreements. Every employee shall strive for the implementation of and compliance with this in his professional environment. Failure to adhere ...