Exploring the Political Side of Board Involvement in Strategy: A Study of Mixed‐Ownership Institutions*
通过对九家公司的比较研究，发现董事会成员的利益异质性、相关知识掌握及事前冲突解决机制共同影响其参与战略活动的方式和决策过程，揭示了董事会作为谈判论坛的作用。
abstract This article reports on a comparative study of strategic decision‐making and board functioning in nine firms. Findings indicate that the heterogeneity of interests represented on the board, members' possession of relevant knowledge, and the presence of ex‐ante conflict resolution mechanisms combine in shaping if and how board members engage in strategy‐related activities and how strategic decisions are taken. Findings extend current understandings about the strategic functions of the board (monitoring, advice, and resource‐dependence), suggesting how, under certain conditions, boards may act as negotiation forums where directors search for a reconciliation between diverging shareholders' interests and views.