The distinction between profit and non profit firms does not necessarily apply to some cooperative firms, such as the Italian mutual cooperative banks (MCBs). MCBs present a peculiar governance structure, a combination between a public company governance model and a non-profit one. The board of...

Co-operative banks are widely seen as sustainable alternatives to profit-driven banking. However, while most banks struggle to meet the stringent capital requirements of regulators, co-operative banks are in particular need of cautious capital-related decisions given their little ability to...

Over the years, many corporations have been trying to determine what they can and should do to contribute to the sustainability of the economic, social and ecological environment within which they operate. Corporate social responsibility has become a key senior management issue worldwide and an...

The traditional distinction between profit and non profit firms does not necessarily apply to some types of cooperative firms, such as the Italian mutual cooperative banks (MCBs). These MCBs present a peculiar governance structure, a combination between a public company governance model and a...

This paper examines the associations between diversity of board members and financial performance of the firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Three demographic characteristics of board members—gender, nationality, and age—are used as the proxies for diversity. Using a sample...

This paper investigates the relationship between gender diversity on management boards and financial performance of Indonesian listed companies. We conduct cross-sectional regression analysis based on a sample comprising 92.4 percent of public firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX)....

Nowadays, the term corporate governance is more and more associated with risk management objectives. Its importance increases for the main reason that a good governance is a symbol of balance between tactical and strategic decisions. This paper aims to clarify some issues related to corporate...

The aim of this study is to find out the effects of board composition on financial performance of firms listed at the NSE. 46 firms participated in the study which adopted a survey research design and a census. The study deduced that independent board members as a component of board composition...

This paper investigates the relationship between performance and corporate governance in Palestine. Firm performance is measured by Tobin’s Q, whereas corporate governance is determined based on the level of ownership concentration. Prior research in developed economies provides evidence...

This study aims at comparing the efficiency of the main corporate governance practices utilized presently for stimulating the financial performance of listed companies. After analyzing the literature, including theoretical arguments and empirical research results, the study concludes that the...