Board of Directors

Boards of Directors: Adversaries or Advisors

P. Buchan


Abstract
Examines the nature of powers of the board of directors. Importance of the board in the information system; Legislation governing the appointment of directors; Reason for the presence of many chief executive officers in large boards; Benefits of the presence of special interest groups on a board; Reference to the Japanese cooperative models in managing business.

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