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The impact of gender diversity and board independence on firm performance
| Resumo: | This thesis investigates the impact of governance structures, specifically board independence and gender diversity at the board and executive committees, on firm performance across the United States, Germany, and France. Using regression models tailored to each market, the study finds that independent directors significantly enhance firm valuation through improved governance and accountability. In contrast, board-level gender diversity shows no direct effect on performance, while female executives positively influence performance by fostering innovation and inclusivity. These findings highlight the critical role of executive-level diversity, especially female representation, and board independence in driving sustainable performance, offering actionable insights for governance improvement. |
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| Autores principais: | Yu, Jiale |
| Assunto: | Corporate governance Independent directors Firm performance Board diversity Female executives |
| Ano: | 2025 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório Institucional da UNL |
| Resumo: | This thesis investigates the impact of governance structures, specifically board independence and gender diversity at the board and executive committees, on firm performance across the United States, Germany, and France. Using regression models tailored to each market, the study finds that independent directors significantly enhance firm valuation through improved governance and accountability. In contrast, board-level gender diversity shows no direct effect on performance, while female executives positively influence performance by fostering innovation and inclusivity. These findings highlight the critical role of executive-level diversity, especially female representation, and board independence in driving sustainable performance, offering actionable insights for governance improvement. |
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