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The corporate board: confronting the paradoxes.

A Demb, F F Neubauer

    Long Range Planning
    |May 8, 1992
    PubMed
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    International corporate governance boards share more similarities than differences, challenging the belief that they are unique national phenomena. This study reveals valuable cross-border insights into board functions and structures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Business Administration
    • Comparative Management
    • Corporate Governance

    Background:

    • Corporate governance and board roles are subjects of intense debate globally.
    • Discussions are often national, assuming boards are incomparable internationally.
    • A prevailing belief suggests national contexts create unique board characteristics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To challenge the notion that corporate boards are solely national phenomena.
    • To investigate the similarities and differences in boards across multiple countries.
    • To highlight the value of international comparisons for understanding board functions.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted a four-year comparative study.
    • Involved analysis of corporate boards from eight different countries.
    • Gathered insights through extensive research and data collection.

    Main Results:

    • Corporate boards exhibit more similarities than differences across international contexts.
    • Cross-national comparisons yield significant insights into board operations.
    • The study identified commonalities despite diverse national settings.

    Conclusions:

    • International comparisons of corporate boards are highly valuable.
    • Boards share fundamental characteristics irrespective of national boundaries.
    • Understanding these similarities can inform global corporate governance practices.

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