Governance Failure

/ˈɡʌvərnəns ˈfeɪljər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The breakdown or inadequacy of institutional or regulatory frameworks leading to ineffective management or oversight, often causing legal, economic, or ethical issues.
    The governance failure in the corporation resulted in regulatory penalties and loss of shareholder trust.

Forms

  • governance failure

Commentary

Governance failure often implicates legal liabilities and risks, highlighting the importance of clear regulatory standards and accountability mechanisms.

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