The Government’s giant shadow in the boardroom

 

The role of the government as a shareholder is in and of itself highly problematic. Yet, even more troubling to investors is the notion of the government as a member of the company’s board of directors. The issues created by the government as a shareholder are only magnified when the government has more influence on the company’s decision making through board membership.

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Charles Elson

Charles Elson is executive editor-at-large of Directors & Boards.


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