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98AutCover

Cover Story

24The Board From Hell

How chaos among directors of an NYSE company provoked a normally placid pension fund to blow them away.

Autumn 1998  

Features

14 Split Decisions
It defies all logic, but when the stock splits, the price seems to go up. What should a board consider when it’s thinking of taking this strategy?
   
36 Boys Club No More
More than ever before, corporations see the wisdom of recruiting women executives to serve on the board. These women aren’t merely tokens; they’ve proven that diversity is good business.
   
42 Paying for Performance
An overview of board compensation and benefits for the nation’s larger corporations.
   
50 Selling Short
Rumors spread by short sellers are tanking your stock. You may be stymied, but you are not totally helpless.
   
56 The Counsel Dilemma
The choice to hire inside counsel versus retaining an outside firm requires an in-depth examination of your company’s needs and legal budget.
   
62 Outside Director Pensions—R.I.P.?
In the early 1990s, outside director retirement plans were the rage. Now they are viewed like the plague, with some surprising fallout.