Director succession planning and board effectiveness in nonprofit boards

Melinda M. Varhegyi; Denise M. Jepsen

Director succession planning and board effectiveness in nonprofit boards

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Abstract

Succession planning for directors of boards is not a widespread practice. This study investigated the attitudes of 88 board of directors of nonprofit organisations through a newly developed Succession Planning Scale. Results revealed that directors perceive succession planning in two factors practices and value. Additionally, directors perceive a positive relationship between succession planning and board effectiveness. Implications for nonprofit organisations and human resources team are addressed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	IERA 2009 17th Annual Conference
Subtitle of host publication	Book of Proceedings
Publisher	International Employment Relations Association
Pages	249 - 265
Number of pages	17
Publication status	Published - 2009
Externally published	Yes
Event	17th Annual International Employment Relations Association Conference and Symposium IERA - Bangkok, Thailand Duration: 29 Jun 2009 → 1 Jul 2009

Conference

Conference	17th Annual International Employment Relations Association Conference and Symposium IERA
Country/Territory	Thailand
City	Bangkok
Period	29/06/09 → 1/07/09

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