In most continental European countries, company law requires boards of directors to ensure that their companies operate primarily in the interests of shareholders, while in most English-speaking countries are required to take account of employees, society, and the interests of the company as a whole.
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In most English-speaking countries, company law traditionally emphasizes shareholder primacy, while many continental European countries have a stakeholder approach, considering employees, society, and other interests.

In Most Continental European Countries, Company Law Requires Boards of Directors