Another benefit of such exclusive programs is that they allow executives at the sponsoring company to influence the curriculum and even become involved in it.

"With the exception of not allowing top executives to fly on the same airplane, the issue is not addressed," he said.

A strict interpretation would have also allowed players, coaches, managers and other executives to withhold medical information from reporters.

Other factors have also allowed corporate executives to breathe easier.

The moves were made, the company said, to allow executives from Emhart to play an active role in the management of the companies.

Individual cases aside, most boards still seem willing to allow chief executives to dictate much of their own pay.

First, he said, was improvement in communications technology, which allowed executives to be based closer to customers and farther from headquarters.

It allows senior executives from anywhere in the world to participate in.

ISM allows executives the opportunity to study together and continue to work on their professional career at the same time.

Motorola is allowing executives to travel to Vietnam again.