7.1 Culture in the boardroom

Question 1

C_______ has become increasingly recognised as a key aspect of good g________ in recent years.

Answer 1

Culture

governance

Question 2

Culture has many varieties including n_______, regional, e_______, gender, generational, s______ class and organisational.

Answer 2

national
ethical
social

Question 3

Culturehas been defined using an assortment of categories which can be conceptualised in visible a______, espoused v_______ and underlying a__________.

Answer 3

artefacts
values
assumptions

Question 4

Board culture can be defined as the repeating p________ of the board d_________.

Answer 4

patterns

dynamic

Question 5

Conversations are an important marker or a_________ of board culture, and can often go w_____.

Answer 5

artefacts

wrong

Question 6

There are a number of useful perspectives through which to understand board culture. These can raise awareness of a___________ around board role, power ethical, values and p__________.

Answer 6

awareness

performance

Question 7

There are a number of ways to influence board culture from within the board system. These include understanding board i_______ and v______, the influence of the c_____, director attributes and d________.

Answer 7

identity
values
chair
diversity