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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGovernance structure
/ˈɡʌv.ər.nəns ˈstrʌk.tʃər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The framework of rules, relationships, systems, and processes by which and through which authority is exercised and controlled in an organization.
"The board of directors reviewed the corporate governance structure to ensure greater transparency and accountability." - 2
The institutional arrangements and decision-making hierarchy that determine how power is distributed and operational policies are executed within a public or private entity.
"A decentralized governance structure allows regional branches to adapt more quickly to local market conditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'governance', derived from the Old French 'gouvernance' and ultimately from the Greek 'kubernan' (to steer or pilot), with 'structure', originating from the Latin 'structura' (a fitting together or building). It emerged prominently in modern organizational theory and corporate law during the late 20th century to describe formal systems of management and control.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Governance structure" is said worldwide
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structure de gouvernance
Transliteration: struk.tyʁ də ɡu.vɛʁ.nɑ̃s
"La nouvelle structure de gouvernance améliore la prise de décision."
Governance-Struktur
Transliteration: ɡoˈvɛʁnansˌʃtʁʊktuːɐ̯
"Das Unternehmen hat seine Governance-Struktur grundlegend reformiert."
struttura di governance
Transliteration: strutˈtuːra di ˈɡɔvərnans
"Una solida struttura di governance è essenziale per la conformità normativa."
estructura de gobernanza
Transliteration: estɾuɡˈtuɾa ðe ɣoβeɾˈnansa
"La organización adoptó una nueva estructura de gobernanza transparente."
estrutura de governança
Transliteration: (i)ʃtɾuˈtuɾɐ dʒi ɡoveɾˈnɐsɐ
"A estrutura de governança da empresa foi elogiada pelos acionistas."
शासन संरचना
Transliteration: shashan sanrachana
"कंपनी की शासन संरचना में सुधार की आवश्यकता है।"
治理结构
Transliteration: zhìlǐ jiégòu
"完善的治理结构对企业长期发展至关重要。"
지배구조
Transliteration: jibae-gujo
"투명한 지배구조는 기업의 가치를 높입니다."
ガバナンス構造
Transliteration: gabanansu kōzō
"効率的なガバナンス構造を構築することが求められます。"
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