1. Using the notion of capitals that an organisation uses or affects, explain what integrated thinking means in the context of business and strategic planning.

2.Discuss the rights of shareholders relative to directors and explain what shareholders can do to hold business accountable.

3.3.1 What is combined assurance and what are its perceived benefits? (6)

3.2 Explain your role in your organisation and outline yours and your teams role in the provision of assurance within a combined assurance framework which you must also describe.

4.1 In recent times, the application of corporate governance principles to the public sector has gained importance. Critically comment on the agency theory and specifically how and whether the idea of ownership and the role of owners in corporate control as espoused in the agency theory help us understand governance dynamics and challenges in state owned enterprises (SOCs). (15)

4.2 What does IT governance entail and why is it important for organisations?