Inside the Boardroom: Governance by Directors and Trustees

by William G. Bowen

"Bill Bowen's powerful insights into the principles and practices of institutional governance make his new book 'must reading' for all board members." --H. B. Atwater, Jr. Chairman of the Board and CEO General Mills, Inc. "The 'old boys' club' of the boardroom no longer works as companies and organizations re-engineer for the global challenge. Dr. Bowen's thoughtful and incisive analysis of issues and his prescriptions for good governance are must...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471025011
• ISBN13: 9780471025016
• Release Date: June 1994
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

An important discussion of directors' responsibilities.

Mr. Bowen gives an important perspective about the responsibilities and duties of members of boards of directors. He shows a deep understanding of the role of directors of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The not-for-profit director's importance is often overlooked, so this book is a welcome addition to the literature about boards of directors.