This paper uses worldwide firm-level data to scrutinize the governance factors that favor gender diversity in … leadership positions. Our results reveal that the gender of the dominant shareholder is key. The chief executive of firms with a …

United States, progress has been historically left to companies. Although some companies have embraced gender diversity, the … gender diversity on boards, including legislation in California, a recent SEC-approved comply or explain rule for companies … indicate that companies benefit in several ways by having a gender diverse board. A diverse board may signal flexibility …

women in the corporate hierarchy. In Part IV, issues of gender and ethics, specifically involving whistleblowing, are …