Content Introduction
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate how executive leadership is an important part of strategic management.
Reading
Required
Chapter 1. Corporate Governance Context: Constraints and Challenges
Textbook: Wheelen, T. L., Hunger, D., Hoffman, A. N., & Bamford, C. E. (2014). Concepts in strategic management and business policy (14th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 9780133126129 (print), 9780133126433 (e-text)
Recommended
Business Roundtable (2016). Principles of Corporate Governance. Harvard Law Schoool Forum on Corporate Governance. Retrieved from
Colin. W (2004). Strategic Management. Palgrave MACMILLAN. Retrieved from
Test your knowledge (Max 100 words for every question)
Question 1
When does a corporation need a board of directors?
Question 2
Who should and should not serve on a board of directors? What about environmentalists or union leaders?