Corporate Governance Structures in International Business Compared: Case Study of GDF SUEZ (France) and Williams (USA)

A comparative study of Corporate Governance structures at two organizations situated across the Atlantic Ocean has been conducted to understand the rationale for the observed differences from an international versus a nationally focused business perspective. A research based recommendation for possible changes to improve the Corporate Governance at these firms is performed with a hope that it shall raise awareness and allow the executives at similar organizations to understand and apply the knowledge to the benefit of their firms and shareholders. The author also hopes that the analysis shall trigger further research to aid in the continuous improvement in Corporate Governance practices globally.