Read the linked news post below. Reflect on this post considering the three fundamental duties of a board of directors mentioned in our online textbook Governing Corporations. Answer the following questions:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelperegrine/2020/07/01/as-covid-19-cases-surge-corporate-directorsshould-re-engage-with-management/#614f05b34cff
• Name the four categories of crises faced by boards of directors as outlined in our textbook. Which type of crisis is the current COVID-19 pandemic? Provide a brief explanation.
• In the linked article, what is the author Michael Peregrine arguing that boards should do as the COVID-19
pandemic appears to be having a resurgence? Do you agree with Peregrine’s argument? Why or why not?
Support your discussion with examples of best practices in board oversight/management from our textbook.
here is the link again: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelperegrine/2020/07/01/as-covid-19-cases-surgecorporate-directors-should-re-engage-with-management/#614f05b34cff
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