1. Introduce and summarise the ALS limited (500 words, 8 marks) In this section, please tell us about the company, the industry it is in, and its recent history. 2. Summary of corporate governance at ALS limited (500 words, 8 marks) Please locate the latest annual report published by your company. Locate the following and provide a summary of what they say: 1. Composition of the board, including the ratio of independent to non-independent directors. Is the Chairperson of the board an independent director? 2. The reports from the Chairperson and the CEO 3. The remuneration reportsummarise how directors and executives are remunerated. Provide an overall summary of the report stating what immediate priorities of the company are and what plans might be in place to achieve them. You are not expected to provide a financial analysis of the company unless it supports any of the points above. 3. Board orientation (1,000 words, 16 marks) Review ALS limited most recent annual report and its web site. You should also read any media releases it might show on its web site. Analyse what you find and determine the most likely orientation of its board. You will find the table on page 11 of the Module 7 Study Guide very useful, as well as the supporting discussion. Make sure you justify your conclusion with reference to whichever theories are most applicable. 4. Interpretation of ALS limited communications using Legitimacy Theory (500 words, 8 marks) You might want to start preparing for this section by locating and reading the three academic journal articles referenced on Page 7 of the Module 8 Study Guide. They are excellent examples of how you might look for evidence of a company concerned with its legitimacy.