Should directors do “good” things for their shareholders without informing them?

Sir, I do not really understand John Kay’s “Directors have a duty beyond just enriching shareholders” June 5.

Does Mr. Kay suggest that the proposal of not using all available legal means to avoid paying taxes could receive the same type of enthusiastic response at a shareholder’s meeting, than one of keeping the workforce happy, or one directed to help reduce the environmental impacts of the company? I doubt it.

Or is Mr. Kay suggesting that the directors should pay more taxes than needed and keep this information silent, for their shareholders’ own good? Should they receive a bonus based on how much undisclosed good they have done for their shareholders too?