Question

Boards of directors have responded to financial crises, corporate scandals, regulator obligations, and investor requests for structural changes. In looking at the 2011 Harvard Business Review study of the changes in configuration of boards since 1987, which change has been brought about by government legislation?

Answer 1

Answer: Percentage of the directors that are independent has increased.

Explanation: The response from board of directors, regarding financial crises, corporate scandals and regular obligations. brought about an increase in the percentage of board of directors who are independent. This has been due to government laid down legislations. This independent board of directors are not executive directors, but directors who hold shares of the organization.