argue that these inconclusive results are due to the fact that there is a non-linear, U-shaped relationship between gender … of gender diversity is achieved. Furthermore, this positive effect is only observed in better capitalized banks. Our … results suggest that continuing the voluntary expansion of gender diversity on bank boards will be value-enhancing, provided …

performance is low. Integrating threat-rigidity theory and team diversity research, we examine how board gender diversity, firm … power, the relationship between board gender diversity and amount of strategic change is the most positive. However, when … the board is threatened by low firm performance and women directors have high power, the relationship between board gender …

This paper identifies a positive causal effect of board gender diversity on firm performance by utilizing unique … historical events in China. Specifically, the Famine resulted in an evident gender gap in the supply of qualified directors of … certain cohorts. Since the shocks differ in both gender and cohorts, we construct a novel "Diff-in-Diff'" instrumental …

In this research study, we seek to examine whether US public companies with gender diverse boards report better long …-term, non-financial and financial performance. Using observations from 2003 to 2012, we find that gender diversity on corporate … regulators globally seeking to mandate gender diversity in corporate boardrooms …

support the upper-echelon and stake holder theories. The results suggest that firms, with gender diverse boards, are more …, to embrace gender diversity through increased female board representation, as it could prove to be a veritable CSR tool …