The role of the non-executive director in the small to medium-sized business

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Title:

The role of the non-executive director in the small to medium-sized business

Author:

Smithson, John, 1946-

ISBN:

9781403932983

Personal Author:

Smithson, John, 1946-

Publication Information:

New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.

Physical Description:

p. cm.

General Note:

Formerly CIP.

Contents:

1. The Non-Exec's Function -- 2. How SMEs Tick -- 3. The 'Competency' Approach -- 4. Is There a Universal SME Non-Exec? -- 5. Background to Case Histories -- 6. Heavy Engineering Company -- 7. Headwear and Neckwear Manufacturer -- 8. Computer and Office Supplies Catalogue Company -- 9. Professional Services Company -- 10. Specialist Clothing Manufacturer -- 11. Engineering Design Consultancy -- 12. Light Engineering Company -- 13. Self-Storage Company -- 14. Conclusions.

Abstract:

"This book addresses the question of what the input of non-executive directors should be and how their strengths can best be accessed and applied. The result is a well-researched yet personal discussion of what is entailed, in theory and in practice, in the role of the non-executive director in the smaller organization."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Directors of corporations.

Boards of directors.

Small business.

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/hol053/2003060852.html
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0615/2003060852-b.html
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0615/2003060852-t.html

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Summary

The contribution of a good non-Executive Director can make a huge difference to a small to medium sized business. But who should fulfil the role? Someone steeped in the culture and methods of a large corporation may not be able to make a valuable contribution to the governance of a small company. If someone already has a job, will they have time to do the role justice? This book addresses the question of what the input of the non-Executive Director should be and how their strengths can best be accessed and applied. The result is a well-researched yet personal discussion of what is entailed, in theory and in practice, in the role of the non-Executive Director.