| Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
| Year of Publication | 1998 |
| Authors | Cornforth CJ, Edwards C |
| ISBN Number | 1974784906 |
| URL | http://oro.open.ac.uk/15906/ |
The research suggests that boards do make a number of important contributions to the organisations they serve. The nature of these contributions caries and is influenced by a variety of factors: for example the way the organisation is regulated; the history and culture of the organisation; the way board members are chosen; board member's skills and experience; the relationship with senior managers; and the way the governance function is managed.