1) Why are boards held accountable to so many different people and groups? What

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1)     Why are boards held accountable to so many different people and groups? What types of conflicts may arise from this situation?

2)     Should boards have representatives of the community served or only highly influential people that can bring money and recognition to the organization?

3)     Is having a diverse board of directors important to a nonprofit organization? Why or why not?

4)     From the list below, pick the seven qualities that you most look for and admire in a leader. Why?

Ambitious

Broad-minded

Caring

Competent

Cooperative

Courageous

Dependable

Determined

Fair-minded

Forward-looking

Honest

Imaginative

Independent

Inspiring

Intelligent

Loyal

Mature

Self-controlled

Straightforward

Supportive

Explanation / Answer

3. A non-profit organization may not require a diverse board of directors since a) they cannot afford them, b) their objective is very specific- work towards betterment of the society following a social cause.

4. A leader should have the following characteristics: Ambitious, Competent, Dependable, Honest, Inspiring, Loyal, Supportive. All these characteristics are important because one should expect the leader should take the organization beyond boundaries and in doing so he/she should be able to lead his subordinates; develop trust in different stakeholders that they have entrusted their fund in capable hands. Since the leader can't do everything on his own, he/she should trust his/her subordinates to carry out certain support functions and she/he should be ready to provide whatever necessary support they need.

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