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Oversight of Executive Compensation: Governance, Role, and Decision-Making Framework
Key Takeaway: Judgment Drives Better Pay Decisions
- The compensation committee’s role is to create a disciplined process for making high-quality decisions.
- Strong governance requires clear roles, useful data, active debate, thoughtful use of advisors, and a willingness to apply judgment when formulas, benchmarks, and precedent do not provide the full answer.
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