The Nonprofit Board’s Role in Human Resource Management

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August, 2017

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BoardSource

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Lisa Brown Alexander

Sidney Abrams

Distinguishing between the roles of the board and the chief executive with regard to human resources, this article clearly presents the details and limitations of the board's role.

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Nonprofit Management

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