Differences between company officers and company executives

Considers the nature of the modern corporate structure and the divorce of ownership from control. Discusses the board’s role versus the management’s role. Looks at hiring and appointing. Covers specific responsibilities of corporate executives and compares this with the role of corporate officers. Addresses the duty of loyalty and the duty of care. Provides some guidelines for performance of duties by boards and officers. Suggests some initiatives which can build the effectiveness of the board of directors.