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The Motley Fool June 1, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Ups and Downs for Women A new report on the progress of women in the workplace features some interesting results. Why does this topic matter to investors? Some studies suggest that having more women on a board of directors can lead to better governance.
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BusinessWeek November 20, 2006 Kerry J. Sulkowicz	CEO Pay: The Prestige, The Peril CEOs should reflect on the impact of their pay on their boardrooms and employees.
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BusinessWeek June 14, 2004 David Henry	Will Directors Morph Into Corporate Constables? Thanks to new federal sentencing guidelines, boards will be expected to do a far more thorough job of ensuring that no laws are being broken.
HBS Working Knowledge September 13, 2006 Jay W. Lorsch	Rising CEO Pay: What Directors Should Do Compensation committees are under pressure to keep CEO pay high, even as shareholders and the media agitate for moderation. The solution? Boards of directors need better competitive information and an ear to what shareholders are saying.
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CIO April 1, 2004 Susan H. Cramm	Reader Q&A The author answers questions on "Managing IT Demand 101"
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