Corporate Governance and Gender Diversity in Europe: A Strategic Win-Win Opportunity in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-55
Author(s):  
Adoración Pérez Troya
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
And Gender

Corporate Governance and the Future of Work, Work-Family Satisfaction, and Employee Well-Being

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Alfred Kent Van Cleave
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Work Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Family Satisfaction ◽  
Future Of Work ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Future ◽  
Work Family

This chapter examines the issues of work satisfaction, employee well-being, and the future of work from the perspective of and as impacted by two prominent and contemporary models of corporate governance. It begins with an examination of work satisfaction and leadership, informed by motivation, leadership, and workplace attachment theories, then discusses how these theories have been impacted by changes in corporate governance. Present-day implications of corporate governance on work satisfaction and well-being are examined, followed by the implications of these considerations for the future of work in the fourth industrial revolution.

Gender Diversity in the Senior Management of Large Technology Companies

2022 ◽  
pp. 1945-1962
Author(s):  
Yakira Fernández-Torres ◽  
Ricardo Javier Palomo-Zurdo ◽  
Milagros Gutiérrez-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Boards Of Directors ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Female Representation ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Representation Of Women ◽  
The Relationship

As a key part of the fourth industrial revolution, technology companies have become the most valuable companies in the world in terms of market capitalization. Surprisingly, however, these companies have been overlooked by studies of gender diversity in corporate governance even though their highly distinctive features may cause major differences in gender diversity with respect to companies in other sectors. The goal of this chapter is therefore to provide the first characterization of gender diversity in the corporate governance of large technology companies—specifically those with the highest market value—and explore the relationship between gender diversity and business performance. To achieve this goal, descriptive statistical analysis is used. Data correspond to the period 2005 to 2017. The findings confirm the under-representation of women on the boards of directors of 162 publicly listed companies. The findings also show that the most profitable companies are those that have the greatest female representation on their boards of directors.

scholarly journals The fourth industrial revolution and gender disparity: Is anything changing?

Tehnika ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
pp. 395-400
Author(s):  
Vera Marković
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Gender Disparity ◽  
Technological Changes ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Representation Of Women ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Republic ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact

Gender disparity is present in the field of engineering and more broadly STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Statistical data on the enrollment in one of technical faculties in the Republic of Serbia over three decades illustrate this phenomenon, and there is a similar situation everywhere in the world. The negative effects of the under-representation of women in these areas on society and the economy have been recognized and a number of measures have been taken to mitigate them. With rapid technological changes, information technology development and the fourth industrial revolution, the labor market is changing and the global demand for STEM professions is growing. This paper discusses the impact that these technological changes may have on the existing disparity between women and men in the mentioned areas.

The impact of audit committee on real earnings management: Evidence from Netherlands

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sana Masmoudi Mardessi ◽  
Yosra Makni Fourati
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Real Earnings Management ◽  
Financial Expertise ◽  
Relevant Topic ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact

This paper aims to examine the effect of the characteristics of an audit committee on real earnings management in the Dutch context. Our sample is composed of 80 non-financial companies listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange during the period between 2010 and 2017. Four proxies are used to measure audit committee characteristics, namely, audit committee independence, financial expertise, gender diversity, and audit committee meetings. To test our hypotheses, we use a regression model to identify the influence of a set of audit committee characteristics on real earnings management after controlling for firm audit committee size, leverage, size, loss, growth and board size. Our analyses provide evidence that audit committee independence and gender diversity constrain real earnings management. Our findings also suggest that audit committee financial expertise reduces to some extent the likelihood of engaging in real earnings management. To the best of our knowledge, the Dutch context is not yet explored especially following the issue of the long-awaited new Dutch Corporate Governance Code in 2016 which has been updated for a long period in 2008. Therefore, corporate governance is a relevant topic in the Netherlands. This study contributes geographically to the Audit Committee and earnings management literature that examines another possible method, specifically, real earnings management.

The Role of Corporate Governance and Environmental Committees on Greenhouse Gas Disclosure

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1403
Author(s):  
Daniel T. H MANURUNG ◽  
Andhika Ligar HARDIKA ◽  
Dini W. HAPSARI ◽  
Minda Maulina SEBAYANG
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact

The study aims to determine the impact of corporate governance (board of commissioners, directors and gender diversity) and environmental committees in greenhouse gas disclosure. The sampling method in this study using purposive sampling method with a total of 26 manufacturing companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange by using multiple regression analysis. The results show that the role of the board of commissioners has not been able to provide control over the reduction of greenhouse gases on the company, the board of directors has no effect on the disclosure of greenhouse gases refuse to make emission gas reduction due to litigation pressure and expenditure, gender diversity has not been able to control the role of women and men in decision-making and risk and environmental committees have been little able to contribute to the disclosure of greenhouse gases as it is expected that the establishment of an environmental committee on the company.

scholarly journals Pengaruh GCG Dan Karakteristik Perusahaan Terhadap Kecenderungan Mengungkapkan Kebijakan Anti Korupsi

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Iriene Dyah Ayu Tirtasari ◽  
Octavianus Digdo Hartomo
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Institutional Ownership ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Company Size ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Transparency International ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Industry Risk

Corruption is still a serious problem in Indonesia. Based on Transparency International website, in 2017 was ranked 96 of corruption out of 180 countries in the world. This low score indicates that the level of corruption in Indonesia is still high. The objective of the study is to test and analyze the influences of good corporate governance (GCG) and firm characteristic towards the tendency to disclose anti-corruption policies in the company. Corporate Governance is reflected by four variables : board independence, audit committee competence, institutional ownership, and gender diversity on BoC. While company characteristics consist of company size and industry risk. Samples are collected from listed companies in BEI (Bursa Efek Indonesia) from 2013 to 2017. Sampling method used in this study was purposive sampling. A total sample of 1619 companies were used in analysis. This study used logistic regression analysis to examine independent variables on dependen variable. Results from this study showed that independent board member, and company size were significant and have a positive affect on anti corruption disclosure. Audit committee competencies and institutional ownership not significant to anti corruption disclosure. While industry risk was significant and negative affectt on anti corruption disclosure. Abstrak Korupsi masih menjadi permasalahan serius di Indonesia. Berdasarkan website Transparency International, pada tahun 2017 Indonesia menduduki peringkat 96 dari 180 negara di dunia. Skor yang masih rendah ini mengindikasikan bahwa masih tingginya tingkat korupsi di Indonesia. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh dari tata kelola perusahaan dan karakteristik perusahaan terhadap kecenderungan mengungkapkan kebijakan anti korupsi di perusahaan. Tata kelola perusahaan dicerminkan oleh empat variabel yakni independensi dewan komisaris, kompetensi komite audit, kepemilikan institusional dan keberagaman gender dalam anggota komisaris. Sedangkan karakteristik perusahaan dicerminkan oleh ukuran perusahaan dan risiko industri. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) pada tahun 2013 hingga 2017. Pemilihan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling dengan total perusahaan sebanyak 1619 perusahaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi logistik untuk menguji pengaruh variabel independen terhadap variabel dependen. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa independensi dewan komisaris, dan ukuran perusahaan berpengaruh positif terhadap kecenderungan mengungkapkan kebijakan anti korupsi di perusahaan. Variabel kompetensi komite audit dan kepemilikan institusional tidak berpengaruh terhadap kecenderungan mengungkapkan kebijakan anti korupsi di perusahaan. Sedangkan risiko industri berpengaruh negatif terhadap kecenderungan mengungkapkan kebijakan anti korupsi di perusahaan.

Corporate governance and financial performance of state-owned enterprises in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Ochien’g Abang’a ◽  
Venancio Tauringana ◽  
David Wang’ombe ◽  
Laura Obwona Achiro
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Code Of Corporate Governance

Purpose This paper aims to report the results of an investigation into the effect of aggregate and individual corporate governance factors on the financial performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses balanced panel data regression analysis on a sample of 45 SOEs in Kenya for a four-year period (2015–2018). Findings The panel data analysis results show that board meetings, board skill and gender diversity individual provisions of corporate governance are significantly and positively associated with capital budget realization ratio (CBRR). Moreover, the study finds that aggregate corporate governance disclosure index, board sub-committees, board size and independent non-executive directors are positive but insignificantly related to CBRR. Research limitations/implications The current study is based on secondary data, other methods of knowledge inquiry such as interviews and questionnaires may provide additional insights on the effectiveness of corporate governance on financial performance. Practical implications Overall, the results imply that corporate governance influences the performance of SOEs in Kenya. The results suggest that Mwongozo Code of Corporate Governance provisions should be changed to increase the number of women representations on board and the number of directors with doctoral qualifications because of their positive impact on the financial performance of SOEs in Kenya. Also, policymakers with remit over SOEs should re-evaluate why other corporate governance appear not to have an impact with a view of making the necessary changes. Originality/value The paper contributes to the dearth of literature on the efficacy of corporate governance on the financial performance of SOEs in developing countries.

Bahraini Women's Voices in the Boardroom

2019 ◽  
pp. 336-350
Author(s):  
Amna Hameed Jafaar ◽  
Maryam Yousif Juma ◽  
Jafaar Mohmed Habib ◽  
Abdalmuttaleb M. A. Musleh Al-Sartawi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Western Country ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Women's Voices ◽  
Gender Perspectives ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Board Gender Diversity ◽  
Traditional Roles

Why should boards appoint members who are women? Do women contribute positively to the effectiveness of the board? Or, are they just appointed to boost the firm's image of fulfilling their quota? In recent years, board gender diversity has become an important issue around the world, where studies show that the inclusion of female directors is positively related to their financial performance of firms, their organizational effectiveness, and corporate governance. By applying gender perspectives to the boardrooms, new dimensions, knowledge, abilities, and experience are brought to the table. This chapter offers a contribution to the literature review by extending the studies on corporate governance and gender diversity as well as shedding the light on this relationship in the context of a non-western country, Bahrain, where women must abide by the traditional roles they play in the society. However, contradictory to expectations, the results indicate the number of females on the board has a negative relationship with firm performance, especially with return on assets (ROA).

Impact of firm performance and corporate governance mechanisms on intellectual capital disclosures in CEO statements

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghassan H. Mardini ◽  
Fathia Elleuch Lahyani
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Impression Management ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Three Components

PurposeUsing agency theory and impression management theory, this study examines the impact of financial performance (FP) and corporate governance (CG) mechanisms on the extent of intellectual capital disclosures (ICDs) and the three components within the CEO statement – human capital (HC), structural capital (SC) and relational capital (RC).Design/methodology/approachThis study employs a sample of non-financial SPF-120 French listed firms to capture the relevant variables; it collects data for 2010–2017, using a panel data technique to run the random effects regressions.FindingsThe study finds that FP, measured using both market (Tobin's q) and accounting (return on equity and return on assets) indicators, plays a vital role in the extent of ICDs and the three components in the CEO statement published by SPF-120 companies. This confirms its impact on the decision-making needs of stakeholders. Among the CG mechanisms, this study finds that cultural diversity and gender diversity affect some ICD components. Moreover, CEO characteristics such as age, education and role duality affect ICD, while institutional ownership drives the extent of such disclosures.Practical implicationsOur findings have comprehensive implications for managers of French listed firms, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers, and stakeholders in general.Originality/valueThis study provides significant insights by investigating the impact of FP, CG and company characteristics on the extent of the ICDs published in CEO statements.

The Role of HR in Corporate Governance

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 351-356
Author(s):  
Marcel R. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Business Partner ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Future ◽  
Standing Up ◽  
Agents Of Change

In the era of epic disruption, HR has positioned itself as a strategic business partner, and in the fourth industrial revolution, it has taken up business priorities as its own to ensure business success. As agents of change for making people feel truly valued, six imperatives: Structure, Systems Selection/Succession, Separation, Standing Up and Safety form the pillars which sustain corporate governance and serve as the lodestar for the organisation. This article attempts to define the roles and responsibilities and rehumanise this function, keeping in mind the challenging conditions. The role of the employee and contracts are fast changing, and HR has to be able to confront and deliver around the 6 S’s for the future too.

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