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The Political Case Against Out-Sized Executive Pay

Harvard Business Review

As in 2008-2009 when excessive pay was seen as linked to excess risk-taking, the issue — and the broader role of business in society — is under heightened scrutiny and needs to be addressed by the business community. customer satisfaction, risk audits, adherence to company ethics). (See

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Citigroup: A Symbol of Board Resurgence?

Harvard Business Review

Are boards of directors now more than in the past focusing on their fundamental task — critically evaluating the leadership and the management of the CEO? Are they now much less hesitant to force changes at the top of the corporation due to performance on fundamentals, not just scandal or stock price variation?