APPLYNG THE PRINCIPLES OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES, THE NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PARTICULARITIES OF CORPORATE GOVERNING IN THE ROMANIAN ECONOMY Zapodeanu Daniela, University of Oradea, Faculty of Economics Kolozsi Lucia, The Chamber of Auditors, Bihor Durgheu Liliana, The Chamber of Auditors, Bihor ABSTRACT: With direct support of the OECD and the World Bank the East-Central European states have been encouraged to adopt and implement codes of conduct and corporate governance principles to minimize risk, boost performance, improve business access on stock markets, strengthening the market position of firms, professional management, demonstrating transparency and social responsibility. Key words: corporate governance, governance principles, stakeholders, Romanian companies JEL codes: G38