Cilj ovoga diplomskoga rada je prikazati kako funkcionira korporativno upravljanje u društvima u Republici Hrvatskoj koja se meĊusobno razlikuju prema vlasniĉkoj strukturi, broju zaposlenika, veliĉini, naĉinu upravljanja društvom i još mnogim drugim elementima. Jedan od bitnih elemenata, da bi se razumjelo korporativno upravljanje, jest shvatiti na koji naĉin rade Uprava i Nadzorni odbori i koliko je bitna njihova meĊusobna interakcija za dobrobit društva. TakoĊer, potrebno je poznavati i samu teoriju korporativnog upravljanja kako bi se što uspješnije primijenila u praksi. U ovome diplomskome radu, detaljno se opisuju uloge Nadzornog odbora i Uprave, te njihove zadaće i odgovornosti, a sve s obzirom na to radi li se o dioniĉkom društvu ili društvu s ograniĉenom odgovornošću.

The aim of this master's thesis is to present how corporative management works in different companies in Republic of Croatia. These companies may differ according to ownership, number of employees, size, method of management and a number of other aspects. One of the most important elements which are required in order to comprehend corporative management is understanding the way in which administration and supervisory board work, and how crucial their interaction is for company’s prosperity. It is also necessary to have the knowledge of the theory of corporative management itself in order to apply it in practise as successfully as possible. This thesis contains detailed descriptions of the roles of supervisory board and administartion, and also their tasks and responsibilities, and all that considering is it a joint stock company or a a limited liability company.