Empowering Women: The Role of Emancipative Forces in Board Gender Diversity
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DOI: 10.1007/s10551-017-3489-3
Abstract: This study investigates the effect of country-level emancipative forces on corporate gender diversity around the world. Based on Welzel’s (Freedom rising: human empowerment and the quest for emancipation. Cambridge University Press, New York, 2013) theory… read more here.
Keywords: emancipative forces; board gender; gender diversity; empowering women ... See more keywords
The Effects and the Mechanisms of Board Gender Diversity: Evidence from Financial Manipulation
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DOI: 10.1007/s10551-018-3785-6
Abstract: This study examines the impact of board gender diversity on financial misconduct. The findings suggest firms with gender-diverse boards commit fewer financial reporting mistakes and engage in less fraud. The findings hold after accounting for… read more here.
Keywords: gender diversity; board; effects mechanisms; board gender ... See more keywords
Does board gender diversity affect firm risk-taking? Evidence from the French stock market
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DOI: 10.1007/s10997-019-09473-1
Abstract: Drawing from a sample of French companies that made up the SBF 120 index over the period 2006–2010 (before the enactment of the Cope–Zimmermann law on gender quotas on boards), this paper investigates the relationship… read more here.
Keywords: risk taking; firm risk; board gender; gender diversity ... See more keywords
Do ‘soft law’ board gender quotas work? Evidence from a natural experiment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.emj.2019.01.004
Abstract: Abstract In a new era of “open governance”, in which societal and corporate change is taking place, 15 predominantly European countries, including Spain, enacted board gender quotas to increase the share of women on boards.… read more here.
Keywords: gender; gender quotas; law board; board gender ... See more keywords
Impact of board gender diversity on dividend payments: Evidence from some emerging economies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ibusrev.2017.04.005
Abstract: This study investigates the impact of board gender diversity on dividend payments in the context of emerging economies. Using a dataset of listed firms from India, China and Russia over the period 2007–2014, we find… read more here.
Keywords: gender diversity; dividend payments; board gender;
Does board gender diversity increase dividend payouts? Analysis of global evidence
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2019.04.002
Abstract: Abstract Employing 63,464 firm-year observations of 8876 companies in 22 countries from 2000 to 2013, we conduct a series of multiple regression analyses that reveal a significantly positive relationship between board gender diversity and dividend… read more here.
Keywords: board gender; dividend payouts; gender diversity;
Does board gender diversity affect renewable energy consumption?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2020.101665
Abstract: Abstract This paper examines the effect of board gender diversity on renewable energy consumption. Using a panel of 11,677 firm-year observations from the USA for 2008–2016, we find a positive relationship between board gender diversity… read more here.
Keywords: board gender; energy consumption; gender diversity; renewable energy ... See more keywords
Is there a ‘business case’ for board gender diversity within French listed SMEs
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DOI: 10.1080/13504851.2017.1390308
Abstract: ABSTRACT Many studies have investigated the relationship between women on corporate boards (WOCB) and firm performance in accordance with the ‘business case’ for board gender diversity. However, these have been conducted on large firms. This… read more here.
Keywords: board gender; business case; gender diversity;
Board gender diversity and US corporate bonds
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DOI: 10.1108/ijmf-10-2018-0290
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of board gender diversity on bond terms and bondholders’ returns. Design/methodology/approach The authors perform pooled OLS regression, simultaneous regressions and propensity score matching to… read more here.
Keywords: firms gender; gender diverse; board gender; gender diversity ... See more keywords
Does religiosity have a dark side? Evidence from board gender diversity
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DOI: 10.1108/mf-01-2023-0052
Abstract: PurposeThis research aims to investigate whether local religious norms influence corporate attitudes toward board gender diversity.Design/methodology/approachThe data are collected from American Religion Data Archive (ARDA) website and Boardex. The analysis used in this paper is… read more here.
Keywords: religiosity; gender diversity; diversity; board ... See more keywords
Board gender diversity, financial decisions and free cash flow: empirical evidence from Malaysia
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DOI: 10.1108/mrr-03-2021-0246
Abstract: Purpose This study aims to explore the role of board gender diversity in enhancing the allocation of free cash flow (FCF). It examines the direct effect of board gender diversity, as well as its indirect… read more here.
Keywords: gender diversity; board gender; effect; diversity ... See more keywords