Beschreibung:
This Element deals with leadership and governance of corporations from the point of view of the board. We expand our understanding of board leadership by focusing on the modern company as a legal person comprised of a capital fund and the relationships among directors, shareholders, management and stakeholders.
1. Introduction; 2. Our work of integrating knowledge in researching boards; 3. What is a company? A view through a legal lens; 4. The role of people in the legal person; 5. The board as a nexus of relationships; 6. How boards exercise leadership; 7. Leadership in governance; 8. Conclusion.