@article {Minow108, author = {Nell Minow}, title = {The Corporate Library{\textquoteright}s Governance Rating Approach}, volume = {2003}, number = {2}, pages = {108--110}, year = {2003}, publisher = {Institutional Investor Journals Umbrella}, abstract = {There is no disclosure requirement that reveals the courage and integrity required for effective oversight by directors. That can come only from a review of the decisions they make. The Corporate Library has developed a system for rating boards, with grades from A to F, based on dynamic indicators and assessments of the board{\textquoteright} effectiveness in areas where the CEO{\textquoteright}s interests may conflict with the interests of the shareholders. Factors considered in the rating analysis include CEO pay, the company{\textquoteright}s financial reporting (for the purpose of evaluating the audit committee), the company{\textquoteright}s overall strategy, CEO succession planning, director stock ownership, what the board says it is doing in its governance policies, how the board responds to a crisis, and other indicators of the board{\textquoteright}s leadership and ability to add value.}, URL = {https://guides.pm-research.com/content/2003/2/108}, eprint = {https://guides.pm-research.com/content/2003/2/108.full.pdf}, journal = {Special Issues} }