. Determine whether the board seems appropriately constituted. Are these people qualified to be governing a business of this type? (Read their bios and even Google them for more info.)
- Assess the committees the board members sit on. Are they appropriately staffed?
- Assess the “C” level management. How long have they been with the company? What is their relative experience?
- Evaluate the board’s philosophy on executive compensation.
- Discuss the metrics tied to the CEO’s incentive compensation. Are they sound metrics or not?
- Determine if the CEO’s compensation is reasonable considering the company’s financial performance.
- Determine if related-party transactions (sometim