The independent director : the non-executive director's guide to effective board presence

The independent director : the non-executive director's guide to effective board presence /

Independent Chairmen and Directors play a crucial role in business today. This comprehensive, global guide provides a unique insight into what it's like to be an Independent Chairman and Director, the contributions made to companies, and the challenges faced in these roles. It features a large...

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Main Author: Brown, Gerry (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Basingstoke] : Palgrave Macmillan, 2015
Subjects:
Directors of corporations.
Corporate governance.
directors (administrators)
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