Despite immediate shareholder benefits, activist directorships may yield increased reports of stakeholder harm

The appointment of activist-nominated directors is an emerging phenomenon, but they've come with increased reports of stakeholder harm. A new study published in Strategic Management Journal found that activist directors bring immediate benefits to shareholders, but they appear to impose a managerial myopia that results in executives becoming less inclined to make long-term investments.

Feb 5, 2025 - 03:16
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Despite immediate shareholder benefits, activist directorships may yield increased reports of stakeholder harm
The appointment of activist-nominated directors is an emerging phenomenon, but they've come with increased reports of stakeholder harm. A new study published in Strategic Management Journal found that activist directors bring immediate benefits to shareholders, but they appear to impose a managerial myopia that results in executives becoming less inclined to make long-term investments.