Toward an updated corporate governance framework: Fundamentals, disruptions, and future research

This essay explores the evolving landscape of corporate governance amid global disruptions and changing stakeholder demands. We argue that traditional governance models are unable to effectively address contemporary challenges such as technological advancements, sustainability pressures, and geopoli...

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Authors: Aguilera, Ruth, Ruiz-Castillo, Maria
Format: article
Publication Date:2025
Country:España
Institution:Universitat Ramon Llull (URL)
Repository:DAU Arxiu Digital de la Universitat Ramon Llull
OAI Identifier:oai:dau.url.edu:20.500.14342/5896
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14342/5896
https://doi.org/10.1177/23409444251320399
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Corporate governance
Stakeholders
Governance mechanisms
Board of directors
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Summary:This essay explores the evolving landscape of corporate governance amid global disruptions and changing stakeholder demands. We argue that traditional governance models are unable to effectively address contemporary challenges such as technological advancements, sustainability pressures, and geopolitical conflicts. While corporate governance has traditionally prioritized financial metrics and majority shareholders, there is a growing shift toward incorporating broader societal and environmental considerations. As a result, we highlight the need for a new corporate governance framework that supports the evolving nature of organizations and their corporate governance practices. We argue that the future of corporate governance must integrate ethical leadership, transparency, and a commitment to sustainability to remain relevant in a rapidly changing global marketplace. We conclude by suggesting research areas that require deeper exploration to build robust corporate governance systems.