Research Suggests That Boards of Directors Perform Better If

question 10

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that boards of directors perform better if:

• A) the CEO is also the chairperson of the board of directors.
• B) the board includes employees as voting members.
• C) the board is homogenous in composition.
• D) outside directors own significant equity in the organization.

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