While many of us can name a handful of CEOs, identifying directors serving on the boards of those same organizations is probably more challenging. The work of directors, whether they hold volunteer or compensated positions, ...
Economics & Business
Feb 28, 2024
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In order to innovate, companies have to play the long game. Cycles of R&D experimentation, iteration and market-testing require patience and a certain amount of risk-tolerance. For boards attempting to push an innovation ...
Economics & Business
Sep 5, 2023
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If you own stock in a company targeted for acquisition, the behavior and makeup of the company's board of directors—particularly whether it includes women—could be worth a lot of money for you.
Social Sciences
Mar 8, 2023
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Voicing one's political view is no longer a taboo. People's political ideologies pervade almost every aspect of their lives. For example, researchers have identified that people choose to associate with individuals with similar ...
Economics & Business
Feb 9, 2023
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Corporate governance decisions, like CEO dismissal, can disrupt organizations. As a result, the board of directors treads with caution while making such decisions. Previous research suggests that boards rely on factors like ...
Economics & Business
Nov 10, 2022
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Whistleblowing is a cornerstone of corporate governance. It allows employees to anonymously disclose questionable financial matters about their companies to help prevent fraud, which is a pressing issue in Canada. It's also ...
Social Sciences
Oct 27, 2022
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South Africa's economy is struggling. A number of factors are behind the decline. These include severe power cuts which are taking their toll on all spheres of the economy, rising inflation, increases in food prices, the ...
Economics & Business
Oct 24, 2022
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Researchers from St. Edward's University, University of Mississippi, and University of Texas at Austin published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines the relationship between female leadership and customer orientation ...
Social Sciences
Sep 9, 2022
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Social commitment leads to good relationships between companies and its stakeholders, and it is the board of directors' responsibility to ensure that companies fulfill their commitment to the communities and society of which ...
Economics & Business
Jun 22, 2022
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Global corporations seeking to reduce their impact on global warming and enhance diversity should look to an unexpected, abundant resource to ensure success, says Valentina Marano, associate professor of business at Northeastern—women.
Economics & Business
Mar 8, 2022
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