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Women on Corporate Boards of Directors: Understanding the Context

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Women on Corporate Boards of Directors

Part of the book series: Issues in Business Ethics ((IBET,volume 14))

Abstract

This chapter outlines the evolution of my thinking and research journey regarding women serving on corporate boards of directors. It addresses the following topics:

  • Board composition

  • Board responsibilities

  • Board and board member effectiveness

  • Evaluating boards and board members

  • Women on corporate boards research

  • Board composition and board effectiveness

  • The broader board context

  • Future research needs

Preparation of this manuscript was supported in part by the School of Business, York University. Shelley Peterson assisted in tracking down relevant literature; Louise Coutu prepared the manuscript.

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Burke, R.J. (2000). Women on Corporate Boards of Directors: Understanding the Context. In: Burke, R.J., Mattis, M.C. (eds) Women on Corporate Boards of Directors. Issues in Business Ethics, vol 14. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-3401-4_13

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