When the CEO is ill: Keeping quiet or going public?

Alexa A. Perryman, Frank C. Butler, John A. Martin and Gerald R. Ferris

Business Horizons, 2010, vol. 53, issue 1, 21-29

Abstract: CEOs represent the pinnacle of leadership in organizations. In addition to power and prestige, constant media scrutiny and pressures to exceed past levels of firm performance are often associated with this role. Although CEOs may rely on other top managers for input regarding operational decisions and long-term planning, the outcomes of strategic initiatives rest solely on their shoulders. Moreover, how CEOs are depicted in the press can greatly affect public opinion about their organizations. In recent years, CEO health and health concerns have made headlines for such well-known companies as McDonald's, Clorox, Pilgrim's Pride, and EarthLink. In this article we discuss the ramifications of disclosure and non-disclosure of serious CEO health issues, and their potential impact on shareholder wealth and succession planning. We conclude by offering a few thoughts about the future direction of CEO health.

Keywords: CEO; health; Disclosure; Shareholder; wealth; Succession (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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