Purpose – Looks at group decision making by Boards and impact of diversity on effectiveness. Findings – Extensive research fails to demonstrate the superiority of the separate board leadership structure. Other factors supersede the need for independence where board leadership is concerned....

Purpose – This study sets out to examine whether CEOs who hold the dual position of chairperson of the board exert increased influence over the board, resulting in compensation contracts more favorable to the CEO than to the firm. Design/methodology/approach – Correlation analysis is used to...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to interview Richard Lapthorne, Chairman, Cable and Wireless plc. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of an interview. Findings – Richard Lapthorne gives his thoughts on corporate governance. Originality/value – Provides valuable...

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to examine whether the shareholding of the largest shareholder and other large shareholders could exert a good stimulating effect within a firm's corporate governance structure and what impact the balance of power among large shareholders could have on top...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine whether the shareholding of the largest shareholder and other large shareholders could exert a good stimulating effect within a firm's corporate governance structure and what impact the balance of power among large shareholders could have on...

PPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the role of corporate governance in abnormal returns around announcements of seasoned equity offerings (SEOs) by publicly traded US firms from 2001 to 2004. Design/methodology/approach – Cross-sectional regression analysis was used to...

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to look at CEO succession in light of regulations and post‐Sarbanes‐Oxley (post‐SOX) dynamics. Design/methodology/approach – Describes best‐in‐class practices for boards of directors responsible for CEO succession. Findings – Finds that the...