Women’s Presence on Corporate Boards: Addressing Director Selection, Participation, and Gender Bias

Gender diversity of corporate boards is gaining attention as a global issue, but women’s presence on boards remains low despite increased numbers of qualified women. Most research compares gender diversity of boards and firm performance or corporate social responsibility compliance and reporting, et...

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Published in:Journal of behavioral and applied management 2022-07, Vol.22 (1), p.108-129
Main Author: Young, Angela M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bias
Compliance
Corporate governance
Corporate taxes
Directors
Gender
Quotas
Social responsibility
Stock exchanges
Women
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Summary:Gender diversity of corporate boards is gaining attention as a global issue, but women’s presence on boards remains low despite increased numbers of qualified women. Most research compares gender diversity of boards and firm performance or corporate social responsibility compliance and reporting, ethics compliance, or other decisions impacting firm risk and success. Despite positive outcomes associated with gender diverse boards, few women directors are appointed, and progress is slow. Quotas and incentives have been considered and implemented in several countries to develop board gender diversity, but without enforced quotas, minimal change is seen. When women are appointed, they are often not present in sufficient number to impact board gender diversity. A direct focus on gender bias in director selection and board member participation is needed to provide a deeper understanding of women’s presence on boards.
ISSN:1930-0158
1930-0158
DOI:10.21818/001c.37168