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The Vietnam War was one of the longest wars in US history, lasting from 1954 to 1975. Over 58,000 American lives were lost during the conflict. The US government's political leadership was uncommitted in the early years of the war and lacked a clear military strategy. Additionally, failures to adequately communicate the reasons for and goals of the war to the American people undermined support for continuing the war effort.
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Board of Directors: Duties and Liabilities - Quick Guide
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The board of directors plays a central role in the corporate governance system. All countries require that publicly listed companies have a board. While their attributes vary across nations, they universally share common responsibilities.
This Quick Guide provides an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors.
It answers the questions:
• What is the purpose of a board?
• How does a board function?
• What does it mean to be “independent”?
• What are the legal and fiduciary requirements?
For an expanded discussion, see Corporate Governance Matters: A Closer Look at Organizational Choices and Their Consequences (Second Edition) by David Larcker and Brian Tayan (2015): http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/books/corporate-governance-matters-closer-look-organizational-choices
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