New Century Board of Directors, the new role of directors of the company

Author: Ward (Author), Huang Haixia (Translator)
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Over the past 10 years, corporate leadership has undergone significant changes. These transformations have fundamentally altered the structure and role of the board of directors. Today, the board is no longer a "sanctuary for the elite" but rather an independent center of power. How did this happen? What were the reasons behind it? More importantly, how should tomorrow's board consolidate the newly gained power and prepare for future challenges? This book delves into these questions, thoroughly examining the driving forces in corporate governance and exploring the future structure, tools, and knowledge required for company boards. The composition of the board, the compensation and training of directors, including qualifications, appointment, and other aspects, are all key topics discussed in this book. Additionally, it will help you understand the revolutionary changes in board operations and organizational structure, including collaboration with company management, the responsibilities and compliance of directors, and the structure and use of special committees. Directors in modern companies must think like owners and act like managers, while also maintaining a degree of independence. Based on years of research and with a unique perspective, the authors vividly describe the issues and actions that future company boards need to focus on and address.