Corporation Management vs. Ownership, business and finance homework help

1. This
   is a qualitative question requiring you to address the three parts (a, b
   and c) outlined below.  You should
   answer as a single essay but be sure your essay [answer] addresses the
   concerns of each part.

1. The role of corporate governance is of utmost
   importance and has received increased attention over the past
   decade. 

· 
Who actually owns a corporation? 
In your answer, be sure to explain how the owners play a role in the
firm’s management. 

· 
What is the agency relationship between the key constituents in a
corporate structure?  In other words, how
are the various players involved in a corporation?

· 
Lastly, what are the possible problems that can arise due to the
organization between management, owners, and others involved in the business
conduct of a corporation and how are these problems mitigated?

1. Now research Netflix’s current Board of
   Directors.  Two good resources for
   this are (1) Netflix’s webpage (https://ir.netflix.com/management.cfm)
   and (2) the US SEC’s Edgar webpage
   (http://sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html) and then go to the
   actual proxy statement sent to shareholders discussing the potential
   Board of Directors (Look for DEF 14A “Other definitive proxy statements “
   filed 2016-04-26).  Discuss the
   separation between management and ownership. Your answer should include a
   discussion of potential conflicts of interest these Board members have in
   overseeing the current management team.

Is
it possible that what is in Reed Hasting’s best interests as an ‘inside’
stockholder may not be in the interests of a stockholder on the outside?  To help answer this question go to Yahoo
Finance and analyze the recent insider transactions (http://finance.yahoo.com/q/it?s=NFLX+Insider+Transactions).