
Understanding Boards of Directors
A Systems Perspective
Jay W. Lorsch(Author)
now publishers Inc
1st Edition
Published on 20. February 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-68083-246-4 (ISBN)
Description
Since the middle of the twentieth century, business and legal scholars have tried to explain why corporate boards of directors function as they do, but it is not easy work to understand what happens behind the closed doors of boardrooms. Understanding Boards of Directors examines why research on corporate governance has been slow and uneven, and where that research should turn next to be most valuable to practitioners. The author traces the history of research on corporate boards and analyzes the trends in that research, including the relative value of the types of data that researchers in this field have used, and ultimately identifying the best path forward in studying these complex social systems. The author focuses primarily on research that reflects firsthand experience with boards that should provide some guidance for people working in this evolving field and help to understand the true complexity of corporate boards.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Hanover
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
105 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68083-246-4 (9781680832464)
DOI
10.1561/109.00000006
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Content
Introduction. The Roots of Research on Corporate Boards. Demystifying the Dynamics of Corporate Boards. The Move Toward Scientific Rigor. The Constraints on Gathering Evidence. Why Board Research Should Focus on Social Systems. A New Paradigm for Board Research. References.