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The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Overseeing Risk Management and Executive Compensation
Author:  Matteo Tonello
Publication Date:  December 2008
Report Number:  A-0292-08-EA
File size: 118KB

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What should the board of directors of a public company do in critical economic times like these? This report highlights "pressure points" for boards to consider, including practical actions that can be followed to help ensure directors fully meet their fiduciary responsibilities toward shareholders.