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Regulatory multiplicity and conflict : towards a combined code on corporate governance in Nigeria

Osemeke, L.; Adegbite, E.

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L. Osemeke

E. Adegbite



Abstract

Given the multiplicity of codes designed to regulate different stakeholders in terms of promoting good corporate governance, this paper examines areas of conflicts among the various codes and the associated implications for corporate governance practices and regulatory compliances by public-listed Nigerian firms. Using the conflict-signalling theory for developing the conceptual framework, this study examines the proliferation of codes in Nigeria, through a mixed method approach to provide an exploratory account of the implications of corporate governance regulatory multiplicity. Evidence suggests the presence of conflict among the various codes which contributes to reduced compliance by firms and ineffective enforceability by regulatory agencies, which both impede good corporate governance in Nigeria. The findings advance conflict-signalling theory as an important framework for understanding the implications of the conflicts arising from the multiplicity of codes.

Citation

Osemeke, L., & Adegbite, E. (2016). Regulatory multiplicity and conflict : towards a combined code on corporate governance in Nigeria. Journal of Business Ethics, 133(3), 431-451. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-014-2405-3

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Sep 14, 2014
Online Publication Date Sep 26, 2014
Publication Date Mar 1, 2016
Deposit Date Sep 15, 2014
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Journal of Business Ethics
Print ISSN 0167-4544
Electronic ISSN 1573-0697
Publisher Springer
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 133
Issue 3
Pages 431-451
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-014-2405-3

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