Behavioural and psychological influences on boards

Niamh Brennan ()

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Abstract: Corporate culture and psychological factors are major influences on board room decision-making. Cognitive biases, rather than corruption, are the most common source of distorted judgment. Role of chair of board is central to ensuring that subconscious biases do not influence decision-making.

Keywords: Culture; Behaviour; Psychological bias; Management; Organisational policy; Corporate governance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 5 pages
Date: 2013-09
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Published in: Keeping Good Companies, 65(8) 2013-09-03

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