1. Analyze the three internal governance mechanisms (ownership concentration, boards of directors, and executive compensation) and recommend a possible fourth mechanism that would help align the interests of managerial agents with those of the firm's owners. Provide specific examples to support your response.
2. Research basic approaches to corporate governance outside of the U.S. (excluding Germany, Japan, and China) and determine how U.S.-based corporations could incorporate elements of the corporate governance practices you researched to help top-level managers make better ethical decisions. Provide specific examples to support your response.