This study examines corporate governance from the perspective of employees, focusing on how governance practices are perceived, experienced, and internalized across various organizational settings. Rather than limiting governance to top-level structures or regulatory frameworks, this research explores its live implications within the workplace. Drawing on responses from 122 employees across different sectors, the study investigates the influence of demographic factors (e.g., age, gender, education), job-related characteristics (e.g., employment type, organization size), and workplace dynamics (e.g., leadership style, communication quality) on governance perception. The results show that employees in larger, more structured organizations with transparent and consultative leadership report higher confidence in governance systems and fairness in appraisal mechanisms. Conversely, employees who witness or experience unfair practices often hesitate to report them due to fear of retaliation, lack of policy awareness, or uncertain outcomes. However, strong ethical leadership and open communication channels mitigate these barriers, fostering trust and increasing employees' willingness to speak up. Statistical analysis confirms a significant relationship between management communication quality and perceptions of appraisal fairness, and also shows that employees view governance as essential to organizational success. By focussing on the employee voice, this study contributes to the emerging discourse on participatory governance, ethical leadership, and organizational justice, emphasizing the importance of a human-centered approach to building ethical and accountable institutions.
Keywords: Corporate Governance, Employee Perception, Organizational Fairness, Appraisal Systems, Organizational Trust.
How to cite this article: Anand N, Bhattacharjee A., A Study on Corporate Governance Practice - Understanding Employee Perception and Experience Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(3s): 421-432; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.3s.53