The Executive Director implements the policies established by the Board of Directors.

• A. False
• B. Not specified
• C. True
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (C)

Organizations separate governance from management. The Board of Directors sets the policies and strategic direction that guide the organization. The Executive Director is responsible for turning those policies into action by planning, directing, and supervising operations to implement them. This involves translating policy into procedures, allocating resources, and supervising staff, while keeping the board informed and accountable. So, stating that the Executive Director implements the policies established by the Board describes the standard relationship between governance and management. The other options don’t fit this normal structure because they’d either deny that policies are carried out, leave the situation unspecified, or imply inconsistency in implementation.