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Losing the plot with governance?

Filed in archive boards of directors by leon on November 14, 2005

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A new study suggests bosses and boards have over-reacted to the parade of corporate scandals. Many it seems are forgetting about strategy. The study classifies boards into two categories: "investor-driven" (highly reactive to shareholder pressure with directors in a policing role) and "strategy-led'' (where the board focuses on what's needed to stay ahead). The study also points to the alarming level of short-termism in the corporate world. Quarter-to-quarter thinking is really the enemy of strategy but the trouble is it's a circular argument. Companies that complain the most about the short-termism of institutionslinks are usually the ones without a clear long-term strategy. Thoughts?


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