This title responds to calls for greater scrutiny of boards of directors with an in-depth examination of directors of UK organizations, drawing on the accounts of directors themselves as to their roles, influence, and the potential and limits to their power. This book is comprehensive and a must read for those who wish to be up to date and are committed to improving board performance ... The conclusion section provides useful advice for board members who want to check how well they are doing against current thinking ... Stiles and Taylor have shown remarkable ability to deal with the complexities of boards at work.