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Appraising boardroom performance.

J A Conger1, D Finegold, E E Lawler

  • 1Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA.

Harvard Business Review
|December 8, 1997
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Board performance reviews are crucial for corporate governance but often overlooked. Implementing a rigorous, comprehensive appraisal process enhances board effectiveness and accountability.

Area of Science:

  • Corporate Governance
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Companies routinely review staff, business units, and suppliers, yet often neglect evaluating their board of directors.
  • Board performance appraisal is challenging due to directors' time constraints and the need for self-evaluation.
  • Existing appraisal methods are often incomplete, self-serving, or overly rigid, hindering innovation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the infrequent and often inadequate evaluation of board performance.
  • To develop a rigorous and comprehensive board appraisal process.
  • To enhance board effectiveness, accountability, and the balance of power within a company.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesizing strengths from various appraisal approaches observed over two years of research.
  • Developing a best-practice process for board performance evaluation.

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  • Focusing on a comprehensive and rigorous methodology.

    • Main Results:

    • Properly conducted board appraisals clarify responsibilities and improve board-management relations.
    • Effective appraisal processes help maintain a healthy power balance between the board and CEO.
    • A well-implemented appraisal system can prevent CEO dominance and ensure accountability.

    Conclusions:

    • A systematic and comprehensive board appraisal process is essential for effective corporate governance.
    • The developed best-practice process offers a rigorous framework for improving board performance.
    • Regular and thorough board evaluations contribute to a more accountable and effective leadership structure.