New York Times Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd resigned from their posts Thursday in the wake of a damaging plagiarism scandal and amid lingering worries about the newspaper's management style and work atmosphere.

New York Times Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd resigned from their posts in the wake of a damaging plagiarism scandal and criticisms about the newspaper's management style. Terence Smith examines whether the resignations will restore confidence…