Board strategy and performance management at Swiss medium sized companies. A proposal for a stakeholder driven approach

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• DECLARATION
• ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
• ABSTRACT

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to investigate how boards of directors plan and align their activities to meet stakeholder requirements. The study examines current practices in Swiss medium-sized companies and proposes a stakeholder-driven approach to board strategy and performance management.

• Board strategy development and implementation
• Performance management aligned with stakeholder needs
• The role of the chairman in strategic decision-making
• The effectiveness of frameworks like the Balanced Scorecard for board governance
• The development of a grounded theory to explain board behavior

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

This section summarizes the main chapters of the research, excluding the conclusion or any sections containing major revelations or spoilers.

• DECLARATION: This section outlines the author's declaration of originality and consent for the use of the dissertation.
• ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: This section expresses gratitude to individuals who contributed to the research.
• ABSTRACT: This section provides a concise overview of the research's central question, methodology, findings, and implications.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The core focus of this research lies in understanding the dynamics of board strategy and performance management. Key terms include board of directors, board strategy, board performance management, strategy-map, balanced scorecard, board scorecard, corporate governance, and grounded theory. This research investigates the current practices in Swiss medium-sized companies, examining the effectiveness of frameworks like the Balanced Scorecard and proposing a stakeholder-driven approach to board governance.