Assessing Corporate Governance Practices of Mauritian Companies

Abstract

The aim of this study is to assess the CG practices of companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) and non-listed banks. The Mauritius Code of Corporate Governance (MCCG) is used as a basis to collect both primary and secondary data. Survey questionnaires have been used to detect and analyse the extent to which the different sectors comply to CG as well as the assessment of the CG practices. The factors affecting CG practices as well as the importance of good CG have been identified. The data collected have been analysed using SPSS. Accordingly, the results have showed that there is a sectorial difference in the level of compliance and it has also been noted that varying results have been obtained with respect to variables including board of directors, committees, disclosure, social responsibilities, stakeholders as well as the importance of CG. However, the three main factors that affect CG practices include the governance framework, reporting and conduct and rewards.