Discuss AGRC ICCGO Exam Topic 8 Question 1

There are several differences between governance and management, and it can be said that:

AThe board of directors makes its decisions individually.

BExecutives and managers make their decisions individually.

CAll of the above.

Suggested Answer: C

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14 comments · newest first

Julio 10 months ago

Wait, do boards really make decisions individually? That sounds off.

Lenita 10 months ago

C seems like a stretch, both A and B have their nuances.

Jacki 10 months ago

A is true, but not really how boards work.

Stephane 10 months ago

Totally agree with A, boards usually operate that way.

Candida 10 months ago

I think B is more accurate. Managers often collaborate.

Tresa 11 months ago

I’m a bit confused about C; it seems like it could be true, but I’m not convinced all decisions are made individually.

Kent 11 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and it emphasized the differences between governance and management.

Blair 11 months ago

I’m not sure, but I think B could be right since managers often have more autonomy in their roles.

Daniel 11 months ago

I remember discussing how governance involves collective decision-making, so I think A might be incorrect.

Audrie 12 months ago

This is a straightforward question if you understand the difference between governance and management. The board makes decisions collectively, not individually, while executives make decisions individually. I've got this one covered.

Gertude 12 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. Is it asking about the decision-making process for the board versus executives? Or is there something else I'm missing? I better re-read the question carefully.

Reid 12 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is remembering that governance is the high-level oversight by the board, while management is the day-to-day decision-making by executives. I'll eliminate the options that don't match that.

Kiley 1 year ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to review my notes on the roles and responsibilities of the board versus executives. Gotta make sure I don't mix those up.

Francis 1 year ago

I think I understand the difference between governance and management, but I'm not totally sure how to approach this question. I'll need to think it through carefully.

AGRC ICCGO Exam - Topic 8 Question 1 Discussion