In recent years, the composition of boards and, particularly, the inclusion of women on
boards has attracted significant scholarly interest and public debate. In this article, I …

Purpose This study aims to identify the main research development on board diversity and
offers a quantitative synopsis of key themes and contributors, knowledge gaps and provides …

This article examines the relationship between gender diversity, selected female attributes,
and financial performance of FTSE 100 firms in the UK. Drawing on critical mass theory by …

This study identifies the main areas and current dynamics of the field of board diversity and
suggests future research directions. Using a bibliometric analysis, we examine a sample of …

We examine the effects of diversity in the board of directors on corporate policies and risk.
Using a multidimensional measure, we find that greater board diversity leads to lower …

This study investigates whether gender diversity on the board of directors in the United
States is associated with firms' environmental performance. Under the theoretical framework …

We examine how women on boards influence bank earnings management. Using the
likelihood of a board appointing women directors based on a Blau index of gender diversity …

Based on the notion that a diverse board takes a more balanced perspective and pays
greater attention to financial reporting oversight, this paper examines the association …

This study empirically analyzes whether gender diversity enhances boards of directors'
independence and efficiency. Using data from 3,876 public firms in 47 countries and …

In recent years, several countries have enacted guidelines and/or mandatory laws to
increase the presence of women on the boards of companies. Through these regulatory …