Because you need to limit the size of the board. Also better if your board has an odd number to minimize ties. You can't reasonably have 50 people meet in a roo

Because you need to limit the size of the board. Also better if your board has an odd number to minimize ties. You can't reasonably have 50 people meet in a room, discuss a complicated issue and then vote on it. Having the employees elect some of the board members wouldn't be terrible, however.