International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies
Volume 5, Issue 6, 2025
An Advanced Governance Model for Improving Transparency Accountability and Strategic Execution in Complex Enterprises
Author(s): Rasheed Akhigbe, Abiola Falemi, Olatunde Taiwo Akin-Oluyomi
Abstract:
The increasing complexity of modern enterprises has heightened the demand for robust governance mechanisms that ensure transparency, accountability, and strategic coherence across all organizational levels. This study introduces an advanced governance model designed to enhance decision-making integrity, oversight efficiency, and strategic execution in complex enterprises. The model integrates structural, behavioral, and digital governance dimensions to align leadership accountability with real-time performance insights. It emphasizes a systems-thinking approach that links corporate governance, operational governance, and data-driven oversight within a unified architecture. The proposed model comprises four interdependent layers: (1) governance architecture design, establishing roles, hierarchies, and reporting pathways; (2) transparency and information integrity systems, leveraging digital dashboards and audit trails; (3) accountability enforcement mechanisms, incorporating compliance analytics and risk metrics; and (4) strategic execution alignment, ensuring that policies, performance indicators, and organizational objectives converge through adaptive feedback loops. By embedding governance analytics and digital monitoring tools, the framework enables leaders to evaluate decision impact, trace accountability, and anticipate governance risks proactively. This model advances corporate governance theory by integrating accountability with operational intelligence and emphasizing predictive oversight rather than reactive control. It also bridges traditional governance gaps between executive intent and strategic outcomes through data visualization, AI-enabled compliance tracking, and transparent performance communication. The inclusion of behavioral governance elements such as ethical decision culture, stakeholder inclusivity, and leadership transparency further enhances the system’s adaptability and resilience. Practically, the framework serves as a blueprint for large, multi-layered organizations seeking to institutionalize governance excellence through technology-enabled oversight and performance synchronization. It enables boards, executives, and compliance officers to monitor strategy execution dynamically and align decision outcomes with corporate responsibility and stakeholder trust. The model ultimately transforms governance from a compliance-driven necessity into a strategic enabler of sustainable enterprise growth and competitiveness.
Keywords: Governance Model, Transparency, Accountability, Strategic Execution, Corporate Oversight, Digital Governance, Organizational Performance, Compliance Analytics
Pages: 1169-1188
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