there are always factors and forces which stimulate and threaten the participation of women in social fields. the general goal of this research is to study the viewpoints of actors (agents, managing board, and members of cooperatives) on the participation of women in women’s cooperatives. this is a quantitative (descriptive) research. considering the limitations of research and the criterion pr...

Objective Long-term strategic planning is necessary if an organization intends to go beyond its customers’ expectations and remain competitive. A balanced scorecard is considered as a mere scorecard without a strategic plan. Therefore, it will only report the important measures not a clear understanding of leading the whole organization towards success. Strategic planning as the rationale behi...

Literature on executive compensation has relatively neglected the impact of institutional governance contexts. Regarding filling this gap, study examines influence mechanisms excess comparing a set listed UK and Spanish firms an 8‐year panel data. Findings indicate that are characterized by higher than because less effectiveness ownership structure board directors. Differences in concentration ...

TIME AND DATE: The Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation will meet on November 27, 2007 via conference call. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m., and continue until conclusion of the Board’s agenda. LOCATION: 3333 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20007, 3rd Floor Conference Center. STATUS OF MEETING: Open, except that a portion of the meeting of the Board of Directors may be closed to ...

We investigate whether acquisition experience of executive and non-executive directors is priced in their remuneration contracts. Acquisition generates a contractual premium, the relative size this premium higher for than executives. Only director’s track record related to past successful acquisitions priced. director not remunerated if type already abundantly present firm through firm’s (subst...

The notion that female directors are better disposed to protect shareholders’ interests has brought boardroom gender diversity into the limelight. Echoing these emerging trends, this paper analyzes relationship between board diversity, i.e., proportion of on corporate board, and Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) compensation. Consistent with conjecture, analysis suggests large diversified boards ...

Corporate governance guidelines in many countries do not specify the determinants of non-executive director compensation and the empirical evidence has only briefly and indirectly addressed this issue. We show that this question is fundamentally complex because (a) whilst the roles of non-executive directors are relatively well stated, their actual contributions remain unclear, (b) governance c...

For seasoned executive directors and board leaders, the strategic planning process may be old hat. But for new EDs less experienced members, it can indeed daunting. There are many questions that come up, like who should involved? Who take lead? Is best to leave a special committee, or have whole And, just how important is it? Can skipped?

The development of an educational program and credentialing structure to support and recognize an advanced level of the practice of nuclear medicine technology is now underway. This work parallels the efforts in many, if not most, health care disciplines as they seek to achieve the twin goals of developing enhanced career paths and providing the best possible patient care in an environment wher...