Corporate Governance The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy and rule of law. Investopedia Says: Ethical companies are said to have excellent corporate governance. Related Terms: Best Practices Corporate Governance Quotient - CGQ Corporate Kleptocracy Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Index Internal Audit Internal Controls Nomination Committee Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - SOX Shareholders' Agreement Stewardship Grade |