We test whether group affiliation reduces the financial constraints for the affiliated firms in Pakistan. Results reveal that group affiliated firms are not financially constrained. Further, we find evidence for an internal capital market in business groups that reduces the financing constraints...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the processes associated with divorced female employees' experiences at workplaces in the context of a developing country, Pakistan. Specifically, this study analyzes divorced women's narratives to better understand the nature of discrimination,...

For last few decades, integration of supply chain management is emerging in view of various practices and theories. This paper examines the impact of supply chain integration (internal, supplier, and customer integration) on firm performance (competitive and financial). The research design of...

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of the presence of women directors on firm’s risk-taking behavior in industries where innovation is pivotal and how this impact varies across ownership structure. Design/methodology/approach: A sample of 71 listed technology firms on the...