Opening the ‘black box’: Challenging traditional governance theorems

AbstractThis article presents both theoretical and empirical support for moving from a traditional governance research paradigm towards a more holistic research approach. This includes taking into account behavioural, contingency and evolutionary theories, in an effort to better understand governance processes and effective board behaviour. Specifically, the authors highlight the importance of three groups of relationships (board dynamics, board–management relationships and board–stakeholder relationships) as contributing to good governance practice. Whilst historically researchers have largely ignored the behavioural aspects of corporate governance, the authors have made an attempt to open the ‘black box’ of governance processes and practices, and illustrate with examples from three New Zealand companies how the development of these relationships are important for effective board functioning.

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Opening the ‘black box’: Challenging traditional governance theorems

Journal of Management & Organization ◽

10.1017/s1833367200002169 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 250-265 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ljiljana Erakoviç ◽

Joanna Overall

Keyword(s):

Good Governance ◽

Empirical Support ◽

Black Box ◽

Research Approach ◽

Stakeholder Relationships ◽

Board Dynamics ◽

Holistic Research ◽

Governance Processes ◽

Behavioural Aspects ◽

Traditional Governance

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Effectiveness of governance towards digitalisation at eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa

Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review ◽

10.4102/apsdpr.v7i1.336 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Nirmala Govender ◽

Purshottama S. Reddy

Keyword(s):

Technological Progress ◽

Industrial Revolution ◽

Good Governance ◽

National Government ◽

Research Approach ◽

Public Governance ◽

Governance Framework ◽

Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽

Kwazulu Natal ◽

Governance Processes

Background: South African cities have been facing challenges since democratisation to meet the expectations of the citizens. The challenges have included fraud and corruption, financial constraints, lack of service delivery and technological progress, amongst others, which were underpinned by weak leadership and governance processes. This article explored eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality’s technological progress and identified that inefficiencies in good governance and the lack of a governance framework have limited digitalisation.Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the progress towards digitalisation and review the effectiveness of the governance processes within the eThekwini Municipality in contributing towards the fourth industrial revolution.Setting: The study was based on the processes at the eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.Methods: A qualitative research approach was used, and the study is exploratory in nature.Results: The study identified that there was limited digitalisation at eThekwini Municipality. Furthermore, governance processes and an overall governance framework were lacking within the municipality. There was also limited support from the national government to address the fourth industrial revolution at local government level.Conclusion: The implications of a lack of a strong public governance framework, and not being supported sufficiently by the national government, mean that the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality cannot compete internationally within the digital economy. The national government must co-ordinate a collaborated effort towards digitalisation, especially at municipal level. A multilevel governance framework, identifying collaboration between the various levels of government and the public, has been identified as the key response in embracing and enhancing the fourth industrial revolution within municipalities.

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Public Policy Analysis on Watershed Governance in Indonesia

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13126615 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (12) ◽

pp. 6615

Author(s):

Tri Sulistyaningsih ◽

Achmad Nurmandi ◽

Salahudin Salahudin ◽

Ali Roziqin ◽

Muhammad Kamil ◽

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Keyword(s):

Local Governments ◽

Central Government ◽

Good Governance ◽

Institutional Arrangement ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Approach ◽

Regional Government ◽

Government Regulations ◽

Institutional Control ◽

Watershed Governance

This paper, which is focused on evaluating the policies and institutional control of the Brantas River Basin, East Java, Indonesia, aims to review government regulations on watershed governance in Indonesia. A qualitative approach to content analysis is used to explain and layout government regulations regarding planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and accountability of the central and local governments in managing the Brantas watershed, East Java, Indonesia. Nvivo 12 Plus software is used to map, analyze, and create data visualization to answer research questions. This study reveals that the management regulations of the Brantas watershed, East Java, Indonesia, are based on a centralized system, which places the central government as an actor who plays an essential role in the formulation, implementation, and accountability of the Brantas watershed management. In contrast, East Java Province’s regional government only plays a role in implementing and evaluating policies. The central government previously formulated the Brantas watershed. This research contributes to strengthening the management and institutional arrangement of the central government and local governments that support the realization of good governance of the Brantas watershed. Future research needs to apply a survey research approach that focuses on evaluating the capacity of the central government and local governments in supporting good management of the Brantas watershed.

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The role of salient beliefs in graduates’ intention to apply

SA Journal of Industrial Psychology ◽

10.4102/sajip.v41i1.1223 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Samantha Adams ◽

François De Kock

Keyword(s):

Empirical Support ◽

Behavioural Control ◽

Control Beliefs ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Approach ◽

Application Process ◽

Perceived Behavioural Control ◽

Latent Variable Analysis ◽

Study Results

Orientation: Organisations compete fiercely to recruit the best graduates, because they consider them a rich source of future talent. In the recruitment literature, it has become increasingly important to understand the factors that influence graduate applicant intentions. Research purpose: Drawing on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), we tested a model proposing that applicant intention is a function of their attitude towards applying, beliefs about referent other’s expectations (subjective norms) and perceived behavioural control with respect to this behaviour.Motivation for the study: The study was motivated by the need to shed light on graduate applicants’ decisions to apply to an organisation of their choice. Research approach, design and method: The study used a quantitative design to test hypotheses that attitudes towards behaviour, norms and control beliefs would influence intention to apply. We surveyed prospective job seekers (N = 854) studying at a South African university about their beliefs regarding the job application process. Main findings: Structural equation modelling showed reasonable fit of the proposed model to the survey data. Latent variable analysis demonstrated that perceived behavioural control and subjective norm explained intention to apply. With the combination of all three variables, only attitude towards applying did not play a significant role in the prediction of intention to apply, which is contrary to previous research. Practical/managerial implications: The findings highlight the role of salient control beliefs in the application process. Efforts by universities and organisations to affect intentions to apply may potentially benefit from focusing on support services that could enhance feelings of control and minimise perceived obstacles. Recruiters could focus on control to increase potential recruitment pools. Contribution/value-add: The study contributes to the recruitment literature in three ways. Firstly, TPB is shown to be a useful framework to explain graduate applicants’ intention to apply, as this theoretical model found empirical support. In doing so, the present study advances our understanding of how graduates’ intentions to apply are formed. Secondly, the results showed that applicants’ control and normative beliefs dominate when considering applying. Lastly, the study results open up interesting avenues for future research on applicant intentions.

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ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE BEFORE AND AFTER STREAMLINING THE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE OF THE STIE MUJAHIDIN TOLITOLI

Economy Deposit Journal (E-DJ) ◽

10.36090/e-dj.v1i2.587 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 8-16

Author(s):

Andhy Saputra ◽

Ijma Ijma

Keyword(s):

Financial Performance ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Good Governance ◽

Primary Data ◽

Research Approach ◽

Tertiary Institution ◽

Tertiary Institutions ◽

Before And After ◽

And Control ◽

Profitability Ratios

Good governance of private tertiary institutions is a series of mechanisms to direct and control a tertiary institution so that it runs in accordance with the expectations of all interested parties, by applying the principles of transparency, accountability, responsibility, fairness, independence, equality and fairness. This study aims to determine and analyze the financial performance of STIE Mujahidin Tolitoli in terms of liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, activity ratios and profitability ratios. The study uses a quantitative research approach design by analyzing primary data. Based on the results of research and discussion it can be concluded that the financial performance condition of STIE Mujahidin Tolitoli in terms of Liquidity, Solvency, Activity and Profitability aspects after streamlining the manager structure has increased in value which can be interpreted that the financial performance after streamlining the manager structure is better than before because the value continues to increase and is above the industry average standard.

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Espousal of combined assurance model in South Africa’s public sector

Public and Municipal Finance ◽

10.21511/pmf.05(4).2016.03 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 23-30 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shewangu Dzomira

Keyword(s):

Public Sector ◽

South African ◽

Internal Control ◽

Good Governance ◽

Jel Classification ◽

Research Approach ◽

Inclusive Approach ◽

Legitimate Interests ◽

Auditor General ◽

Symbolic Content

The study seeks to examine the espousal of the combined assurance model in South Africa’s public sector, since there is not solitary autonomous unit that offers assurance in seclusion but various units add to the assurance progression. The study is grounded on stewardship theory in which various concepts of stewardship imply it to be a function of governments’ accountability for the wellbeing of citizens. This research study followed a qualitative research approach in which data were analyzed qualitatively based on an interpretative philosophy which examined meaningful and symbolic content of qualitative data from general reports on the provincial audit outcomes for the period (2014-2015). It was concluded that the level of appreciation of the combined assurance model and assurance provision in South African public sector is commendable, although there is still a need to improve and fully implement the model so as to attain good governance through stewardship advance. To that end, the governing body in South Africa’s public sector needs to augment its monitoring of harmonized and all inclusive approach in internal control systems, risk management and compliance issues. This serves in the best legitimate interests and expectations of the “inclusive stakeholders” via embracing of stewardship approach. Keywords: combined assurance, public sector, stewardship, Auditor General. JEL Classification: E61, H20

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PENGARUH SISTEM KEUANGAN DESA TERHADAP KINERJA PEMERINTAH DESA DENGAN GOOD GOVERNANCE SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING DI KABUPATEN KULON PROGO (Studi Kasus di Kecamatan Panjatan)

Journal Competency of Business ◽

10.47200/jcob.v4i2.702 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 77-94

Author(s):

Wihastinelahi Wihastinelahi ◽

Teguh Erawati

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Research ◽

Good Governance ◽

Financial System ◽

Primary Data ◽

Research Approach ◽

The Village

This research was conducted to find out the role of village financial system (Siskeudes) on the performance of village administration with good governance as an intervening variable in Kulon Progo Regency. This research employed quantitative research approach. The data used were primary data. The informants used were village Kaur and Kasi, the village secretaries, the village financial system operators (Siskeudes). The result showed that: (1) village financial system (Siskeudes) influences on the good governance; (2) good governance influences on the performance of the village administration; (3) village financial system (Siskeudes) no effect to performance of village administration; (4) village financial system (Siskeudes) on the performance of village administration with good governance an an intervening variable.

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Governing Migration Beyond the State

10.1093/oso/9780198842750.001.0001 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Andrew Geddes

Keyword(s):

South America ◽

Lived Experiences ◽

Significant Variation ◽

Black Box ◽

Global Politics ◽

Global Migration ◽

Governance Systems ◽

America South ◽

Laws And Policies ◽

Governance Processes

International migration has become a salient concern in global politics, but there is also significant variation in governance responses. By focusing on four key world regions—Europe, North America, South America, and Southeast Asia—this book explores the underlying factors that shape governance responses. Rather than focusing on the more visible outputs or outcomes of governance processes such as laws and policies, this book opens the ‘black box’ of migration governance to reveal how understandings and representations of the causes and effects of migration held by key governance actors in these four regions have powerful effects not only on governance outcomes but more broadly on the prospects for global migration governance. By doing so, the book shows how migration governance systems, through their operation and effects, can shape migration—in its various forms—and the lived experiences of migrants.

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