UK companies need more effective boards of directors: Reading answers

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Answers 27–40

1. 27

   Paragraph A

   iv: Many external bodies being held responsible for problems Matching headings

2. 28

   Paragraph B

   ii: The impact on companies of being subjected to close examination Matching headings

3. 29

   Paragraph C

   vi: A risk that not all directors take part in solving major problems Matching headings

4. 30

   Paragraph D

   viii: A proposal to change the way the board operates Matching headings

5. 31

   Paragraph E

   vii: Boards not looking far enough ahead Matching headings

6. 32

   Paragraph F

   i: Disputes over financial arrangements regarding senior managers Matching headings

7. 33

   Paragraph G

   iii: The possible need for fundamental change in every area of business Matching headings

8. 34

   Close scrutiny of the behaviour of boards has increased since the economic downturn.

   YES Yes / No / Not Given

9. 35

   Banks have been mismanaged to a greater extent than other businesses.

   NOT GIVEN Yes / No / Not Given

10. 36

    Board meetings normally continue for as long as necessary to debate matters in full.

    NO Yes / No / Not Given

11. 37

    Using a committee structure would ensure that board members are fully informed about significant issues.

    NO Yes / No / Not Given

12. 38

    information Note completion

13. 39

    financial Note completion

14. 40

    shareholders / investors Note completion

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