The reality of application of corporate governance in Algerian SMEs

Abstract EN

The study aimed to determine the adoption's level of corporate governance in the small and medium enterprises in Algeria, as one of the new management systems that have proved effective in many international experiences.

To reach this goal, the study included the explanations for each of the corporate governance and the SME's, and the analysis of the results of 150 questionnaires distributed to a sample of 150 SMEs that operate in various fields and in all regions of Algeria, focusing on the owners and cadres of these enterprises.

The study found that the majority of SMEs in Algeria has clearly accepted to adopt corporate governance, but it requires providing an appropriate environment for it and foremost training and awareness of the importance and benefits of corporate governance.