This chapter explains the synergistic relationship between corporate governance and corporate brand performance, highlighting how governance principles provide the ethical and operational foundation for building strong, credible brands. It defines corporate governance as the system of rules, practices, and processes that direct and control organisations, and corporate branding as the strategic management of identity, reputation, and stakeholder relationships. The chapter details nine key governance principles including transparency, accountability, fairness, responsibility, stakeholder engagement, ethical leadership, risk management, compliance, and independence. It also analyses their direct impact on corporate brand performance including brand equity, trust, and reputation. Supported by academic literature and industry examples, it demonstrates how well-governed companies strengthen brand credibility, foster stakeholder loyalty, and maintain competitive advantage. A case study on the Volkswagen emissions scandal underscores the consequences of governance failures on brand integrity and financial sustainability. The chapter concludes that integrating robust governance with brand strategy is essential for long-term organisational success, reputation management, and stakeholder trust in a competitive, socially conscious global marketplace.

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Corporate Governance and Corporate Brand Performance

  • Zalfa Laili Hamzah,
  • Noor Adwa Sulaiman,
  • Maria Mohd Ismail

摘要

This chapter explains the synergistic relationship between corporate governance and corporate brand performance, highlighting how governance principles provide the ethical and operational foundation for building strong, credible brands. It defines corporate governance as the system of rules, practices, and processes that direct and control organisations, and corporate branding as the strategic management of identity, reputation, and stakeholder relationships. The chapter details nine key governance principles including transparency, accountability, fairness, responsibility, stakeholder engagement, ethical leadership, risk management, compliance, and independence. It also analyses their direct impact on corporate brand performance including brand equity, trust, and reputation. Supported by academic literature and industry examples, it demonstrates how well-governed companies strengthen brand credibility, foster stakeholder loyalty, and maintain competitive advantage. A case study on the Volkswagen emissions scandal underscores the consequences of governance failures on brand integrity and financial sustainability. The chapter concludes that integrating robust governance with brand strategy is essential for long-term organisational success, reputation management, and stakeholder trust in a competitive, socially conscious global marketplace.