Question One - Consider the accuracy of the statement from the Directors' Report. Identify at least five issues with the report

Question Two - Describe five areas of non-compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code and the Irish Corporate Governance Annex.

Question Three - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been debated at board level in Enginetech PLC, and there is broad agreement in developing the corporate personality of the company. Please explain how the CSR model arises from different contexts in a report to the board. Examples can be used to develop your answer.

CASE STUDY Enginetech PLC is an Irish-based mechanical engineering company listed on a recognised stock Chief Executive Officer exchange. Their specialism is developing components for prestige car brands, namely clutches T. Browne, who is married to T. Phelan, has been the chief executive officer of the company and transmission components for all over Europe, including the United Kingdom. The company for eight years and will become Chair when J. Caufield retires at the end of the year. has recently issued its annual report to shareholders. Detailed information relating to the company's corporate governance has been extracted from the annual report and is presented below . Other Directorships P. Gibson and A. Skellen hold a number of non-executive directorships in other companies. In Statement from the Directors' Report addition, P. Gibson is the Chair of the board of another, unrelated company, Kellett PLC. The directors of Enginetech PLC support high standards of corporate governance and are critical to business integrity and to maintaining trust in the company. For the financial year, Audit Committee the directors confirm that the company has complied with the provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code and the Irish Corporate Governance Annex. The membership of the audit committee comprises T. Browne, P. Gibson and A. Skellen. This committee meets each year in March to discuss the conduct of, and findings arising from, external audit. Board of Directors Director Position No of full years on board Meeting attendance/year Internal Control System J. Caufield Chair 16 6/6 During the year, M. Delaney conducted a review of the company's internal control system and T. Browne Chief Executive 8 6/6 concluded that it was operating effectively. A report on this matter has been prepared, and M. Delaney Finance Director UT 5/6 this is available to shareholders on the company website. P. Gibson Production Director 3 6/6 A. Skellen Marketing Director 4 6/6 T. Phelan Non-Executive Dir. 4/6 A. McMaster Non-Executive Dir. 2/6 Reappointment of Directors All directors are automatically re-elected at the end of the year. Remuneration Committee The remuneration of executive directors is determined by the remuneration committee, which consists of M. Delaney, A. McMaster and T. Phelan