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Author : Vicki W. Kramer
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Critical Mass on Corporate Boards written by Vicki W. Kramer and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mariateresa Torchia
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (137 download)
Download or read book Critical Mass Theory and Women Directors' Contribution to Board Strategic Tasks written by Mariateresa Torchia and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this article we offer an empirical test of the critical mass arguments in the discussion of women on corporate boards. The literature in the women on corporate board debate concludes that there must be at least three women on a board before the women really make a difference. These arguments are frequently used in the public debate about the understanding the impact of women on corporate boards, but they have never really been empirically tested on a large sample. In this paper we use a sample of 317 Norwegian firms. Our dependent variable is board strategic involvement. The findings support the critical mass arguments. This study offers useful insights to policy-makers interested in defining legislative measures mandating the presence of women directors in corporate boards by showing that “at least three women” may be particularly beneficial in terms of contribution to board strategic tasks.
Author : Seletha R. Butler
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (137 download)
Download or read book A Critical Mass of Women on the Board of Directors as Critical Influencers written by Seletha R. Butler and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We examine the role and influence of female directors in high risk strategic board decision-making by applying critical mass theory to mergers' and acquisitions' decisions of Fortune 100 corporations. Applying critical mass theory, we analyze whether behavioral differences manifest themselves in the decision-making of women directors when the board of directors consists of a certain percentage of women. We hypothesize that women, as a minority group of directors, engage in less discussion and debate on high risk strategic board decisions (and thus vote with the majority on such matters) in the absence of a critical mass of women directors. We conclude that the tipping point for critical mass is proportional at thirty percent, and having a critical mass of women on corporate boards of directors is generally important for women director discussions and debates in high risk strategic board decisions.
Author : Lissa L. Broome
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (137 download)
Download or read book Does Critical Mass Matter? Views From the Boardroom written by Lissa L. Broome and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Article, we report and analyze the results of forty-six wide-ranging interviews with corporate directors and other relevant insiders on the general topic of whether and how the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of corporate boards matters. In particular, we explore their views on the concept of “critical mass” -- that is, the theory that women and racial or ethnic minorities are unlikely to have an impact in the boardroom until they grow from a few tokens into a considerable minority of the board. In contrast to other recent qualitative research on corporate boards, we find more limited support among our respondents for critical mass theory. Though some female respondents expressed the view, consistent with critical mass theory, that having more women on the board increased their comfort level and eased some of the stresses associated with being the first and only female, this narrative is in tension with our respondents' apparent embrace of their first and only status. Moreover, with the possible exception of employee relations, our interviews largely fail to support the theory that a critical mass of female directors will produce different, and distinctly feminine, boardroom outcomes.
Author : Jay Newton-Small
Publisher : Time Inc. Books
ISBN 13 : 161893323X
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (189 download)
Download or read book Broad Influence written by Jay Newton-Small and published by Time Inc. Books. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Cathrine Seierstad
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319561421
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)
Download or read book Gender Diversity in the Boardroom written by Cathrine Seierstad and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-13 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection provides a structured and in-depth analysis of the current use of quota strategies for resolving the pressing issue of gender inequality, and the lack of female representation on corporate boards. Filling the gap in existing literature on this topic, the two volumes of Gender Diversity in the Boardroom offers systematic overviews of current debates surrounding the optimisation of gender diversity, and the suggested pathways for progress. Focusing on sixteen European countries, the skilled contributors explore the current situation in relation to women on boards debates and approaches taken. They include detailed reflections from critical stakeholders, such as politicians, practitioners and policy-makers. Volume 1 focuses on eight European countries having adopted quotas and is a promising and highly valuable resource for academics, practitioners, policy makers and anyone interested in gender diversity because it examines and critiques the current corporate governance system and national strategies for increasing the share of women not only on boards, but within companies beyond the boardroom.
Author : Ronald J. Burke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9780792361626
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (616 download)
Download or read book Women on Corporate Boards of Directors written by Ronald J. Burke and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2000-03-31 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, the first to focus exclusively on women serving on corporate boards of directors, provides the latest thinking and research findings on this increasingly important corporate governance issue. It includes censuses of women directors in a number of countries, identifies reasons for their limited numbers, indicates why appointing qualified women to boards offers competitive advantages, and suggests practical ways corporations can attract, recruit and appoint more women board members. Researchers interested in gender and corporate governance issues, companies interested in increasing their numbers of women board members, and women and men serving or hoping to serve on corporate boards will find this book of interest.
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Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Athena Factor written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Susan Vinnicombe
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1848445199
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (484 download)
Download or read book Women on Corporate Boards of Directors written by Susan Vinnicombe and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: . . . a thorough and insightful examination of women on corporate boards of directors. . . I recommend the book as a read for practitioners, scholars, educators and others having an interest in human resource management. . . With its wealth of information, Women on Corporate Boards of Directors is a good addition to the extant literature that should represent an affordable value for the buyer. Mark Mone, Personnel Review After the first two chapters I was so absorbed I was almost reluctant to go to coffee and, as other coffee addicts will know, it is a rare book, especially a rare academic book that can make one careless in observing the customary coffee break. . . I found that the way this book is written helped me to reflect on much of the gender research that I am involved in currently because the questions raised are so searching and far-reaching. Once again, the chapter authors combine brevity with thoroughness and depth in their examination of the themes, which made this a very rewarding book because it takes you so far in your thinking in just 240 pages. . . I feel energised by the debates that the book has opened up for me. I have done research in this particular area, but I now feel that I have explored different perspectives and new depths and I am grateful to the editors for that. Marianne Tremaine, Gender in Management: An International Journal This timely collection of case studies and research from top academics around the world, will be of tremendous value to all those engaged in bringing about greater gender diversity in corporate boardrooms. Jacey Graham, Brook Graham LLP This book provides an excellent overview of contemporary international research and practice relating to women on corporate boards of directors. An important lesson learnt from this book is: rather than having only one or two competent and committed women on the boards of directors, an ideal number of three is not only the right thing but also the bright thing to do. Why? Research has documented a strong positive correlation between the share of board seats held by women and financial performance. Martin Hilb, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland There are still common barriers that women face across many countries that keep their representation on boards of directors low and relatively unchanging. I commend this excellent, outstanding book to both academics and business management constituencies, as well as individuals interested in serving on corporate boards. The authors should be congratulated for this important contribution to the literature. Marilyn Davidson, The University of Manchester, UK This important new book addresses the growing international interest in women on corporate boards of directors. The contributors explore the position of women on corporate boards and future trends in different countries including Australia, Canada, France, Iceland, Jordan, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Tunisia, the UK and the USA. They go on to report the latest research on the experiences and different contributions made by women directors on corporate boards. Issues discussed include: How women directors champion difficult issues and debates How women influence boardroom behaviour The contribution of women directors human and social capital Gendered experiences and the glass cliff The glass ceiling or a bottleneck? Networking to harness local power for national impact Women on board in best practice companies Whether critical mass makes a difference? Future directions for research. Women on Corporate Boards of Directors brings together the significant international research base with suggestions aimed at individuals aspiring to board membership, women and men currently serving on corporate boards, companies interested in attracting women to their boards, and government bodies wanting to identify the challenges and opportunities facing them as they consider various options for increasing women s representation on corporate
Author : Sheshadri (Shesh) Sharma
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Critical Mass of Women on Biotech Corporate Boards and Its Implication for Firm Performance written by Sheshadri (Shesh) Sharma and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examined the influence of demographic, functional, and cognitive diversities on firm performance of North American Biotech companies using a mixed method explanatory sequential approach. One-year cross-sectional data of 100 companies was analyzed followed by purposeful semistructured interviews with eight board members from the dataset. The combined results resolved several ambiguities present in the literature regarding board selection, composition, and the correlation of board diversity with firm performance. This study used the well-known market-based financial metric Tobin's Q to measure firm performance. The quantitative results showed a dichotomous relationship between gender ratio and Tobin's Q based on a theoretically determined shift in performance at 22% gender ratio. Firm performance or Tobin's Q was negative for gender ratio less than or equal to 22% highlighting that "tokenism" did not enhance performance and positive for gender ratio greater than 22%. The gender interaction effect analysis using the slope dummy variable approach indicated small to midsize firms with low Tobin's Q attracted more women, and vice versa, alluding to an endogenous relationship. The qualitative results complemented the quantitative findings with respect to rank ordering of the diversity attributes, board selection process, and strategies for a diverse and inclusive board. The preference for different diversity attributes was dependent on the complexity of the business, board size, and the life cycle of a company. The findings led me to conclude that a combination of diversity attributes is required to meet a board's objectives versus a single diversity attribute. Participants suggested that boards prefer all forms of diversity as it gains from different perspectives of members while avoiding the trap of "groupthink." Further, the board selection process varies according to the board size and is generally through a professional network with the CEO or a board member and in some cases search firms. The supply deficit of underrepresented groups can be mitigated through succession planning and grooming the next set of executive leaders. Central to this strategy is the willingness of the executive leadership to change the board dynamics and power structure to enable a more diverse and inclusive board.
Author : Ernest Lim
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 110849451X
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)
Download or read book Sustainability and Corporate Mechanisms in Asia written by Ernest Lim and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book critically examines how corporate law and governance can be and should be used to promote sustainability in Asia.
Author : Silke Machold
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781782547938
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (479 download)
Download or read book Getting Women on to Corporate Boards written by Silke Machold and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides unique insights into how the idea of quota laws to get women on to corporate boards gained international momentum from its origins in Norway. Invaluable insights are gained through the stories of actors involved in shaping the discourse and practice on women of boards. In exploring political contexts, the role of the advocacy movement, experiences of women directors themselves and latest research findings, the contributors provide a comprehensive overview of the rationales, processes and outcomes of formal approaches to gender diversity on boards. Drawing on insights from political, business and academic actors, the book discusses how and why the Norwegian law on gender equality on corporate boards is turning into a blueprint for action internationally. Getting Women on to Corporate Boards will prove an invaluable resource for policy-makers, principle-setters, practitioners and students interested in the international lessons from Norway, as well as for current and potential female directors.
Author : Judy B. Rosener
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195119145
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)
Download or read book America's Competitive Secret written by Judy B. Rosener and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The USA has a number of educated, experienced, professional women ready and willing to move into the boardrooms and executive suites of corporate America. The author of this text argues that they are America's competitive secret.
Author : Silke Machold
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782547940
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (825 download)
Download or read book Getting Women on to Corporate Boards written by Silke Machold and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting Women on to Corporate Boards will prove an invaluable resource for policy-makers, principle-setters, practitioners and students interested in the international lessons from Norway, as well as for current and potential female directors.
Author : Dambisa Moyo
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 1541619412
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (416 download)
Download or read book How Boards Work written by Dambisa Moyo and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestselling author and veteran board member offers an insider's view of corporate boards, their struggles, and why they must adapt to survive. Corporate boards are under great pressure. Scandals and malpractice at companies like Theranos, WeWork, Uber, and Wells Fargo have raised justified questions among regulators, shareholders, and the public about the quality of corporate governance. In How Boards Work, prizewinning economist and veteran board director Dambisa Moyo offers an insider's view of corporate boards as they are buffeted by the turbulence of our times. Moyo argues that corporations need boards that are more transparent, more knowledgeable, more diverse, and more deeply involved in setting the strategic course of the companies they lead. How Boards Work offers a road map for how boards can steer companies through tomorrow's challenges and ensure they thrive to benefit their employees, shareholders, and society at large.
Author : Rosabeth Moss Kanter
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 078672384X
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)
Download or read book Men and Women of the Corporation written by Rosabeth Moss Kanter and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2008-08-04 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this landmark work on corporate power, especially as it relates to women, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, the distinguished Harvard management thinker and consultant, shows how the careers and self-images of the managers, professionals, and executives, and also those of the secretaries, wives of managers, and women looking for a way up, are determined by the distribution of power and powerlessness within the corporation. This new edition of her award-winning book has a major new afterward in which the author reviews and analyzes how attitudes and practices within the corporate power structure have changed in the 1990s.
Author : Aaron A. Dhir
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316298272
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)
Download or read book Challenging Boardroom Homogeneity written by Aaron A. Dhir and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lack of gender parity in the governance of business corporations has ignited a heated global debate, leading policymakers to wrestle with difficult questions that lie at the intersection of market activity and social identity politics. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with corporate board directors in Norway and documentary content analysis of corporate securities filings in the United States, Challenging Boardroom Homogeneity empirically investigates two distinct regulatory models designed to address diversity in the boardroom: quotas and disclosure. The author's study of the Norwegian quota model demonstrates the important role diversity can play in enhancing the quality of corporate governance, while also revealing the challenges diversity mandates pose. His analysis of the US regime shows how a disclosure model has led corporations to establish a vocabulary of 'diversity'. At the same time, the analysis highlights the downsides of affording firms too much discretion in defining that concept. This book deepens ongoing policy conversations and offers new insights into the role law can play in reshaping the gendered dynamics of corporate governance cultures.
