of Management "Having my research recognised as being of exceptionally high quality and worthy of a Highly Commended Award by the 2007 Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards panel has brought me personal and career benefits.  Personally, it is affirming to receive recognition for my novel approach to researching governance.  Official recognition by Emerald and the EFMD also provides career benefits as potential employers (academic institutions) have expressed that this award enhances my application and achievement in their views.  Recognition and support of Doctoral research by Emerald and the EFMD makes a difference." Dr Karen Martyn Massey University, Management Department, New Zealand "The 2007 Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards provide an international measure of the quality of our Doctoral students and of the Doctoral education and supervision provided by Massey University College of Business.  We encourage our Doctoral students to apply for these awards. Congratulations to Karen Martyn for the recognition of her excellent case study on boardroom decision-making." Professor Ralph Stablein Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research), Department of Management, Massey University, New Zealand "I am greatly honoured to receive this recognition by the prestigious Emerald Group and the EFMD. I found that logos, pathos and ethos together shape the persuasiveness of any communication. This recognition encourages me to continue the development of new managerial knowledge. It also certifies the quality of research held in the Innovation and Knowledge Management Center at Athens University of Economics and Business. Besides Emerald and the EFMD, I would like to express my sincere thanks to