Essentially, directors need to look outwards, beyond the company, seeing the business in its competitive, commercial context. They must also look inwards at the component parts of the company.

• 基本上,董事必须高瞻远瞩,从第三者的身分衡量公司的竞争能力和商业成效;也要仔细查察公司内部各部门的工作。