Governance framework

Governance frameworks are the structure of a government and reflect the interrelated relationships, factors, and other influences upon the institution.^[1] Governance structure is often used interchangeably with governance framework as they both refer to the structure of the governance of the organization.^[2] Governance frameworks structure and delineate power and the governing or management roles in an organization.^[1] They also set rules, procedures, and other informational guidelines.^[3] In addition, governance frameworks define, guide, and provide for enforcement of these processes.^[3] These frameworks are shaped by the goals, strategic mandates, financial incentives, and established power structures and processes of the organization.^[4]

Governance frameworks establish and perpetuate the efficiency or lack of efficiency in an organization or institution's ability to meet its goals, and even their public relations and perception.^[4] The organization of the governance framework is important for the success of the organization meeting its goals. Sociologist John Child states that these are connected and, in a circular manner, belief that changes in governance frameworks will succeed positively impacts the chance that the framework will result in the desired changes.^[5] Additionally, Williamson suggests that the organization of a governance framework results in economic consequences for that organization.^[2]

Frequently, the term good governance framework references a preferred style of governance that the author believes to be better suited to that industry or organization, especially in relation to public relations, and organizational and financial transparency.^[1][4]