scholarly journals Board Capabilities and the Mediating Roles of Absorptive Capacity on Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Practices

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aida Maria Ismail ◽  
Zuria Hajar Mohd Adnan ◽  
Fadzlina Mohd Fahmi ◽  
Faizah Darus ◽  
Colin Clark
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Board Diversity ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
The Individual

Public listed companies in Malaysia have been pressured tremendously to accept the engagement of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), but the engagement is still low based on previous studies. ESG will enhance company financial performance, image as well as the ability to attract and retain the workplace which contributes to the market value in the economy. This shows that ESG engagement improve company brand image and reputation, increase customer loyalty and sales as well as productivity. Corporate governance is seen to be the key role to ensure that companies engage with ESG practices since it can enhance the value creation and improve financial performance. Even the present investors are bound to look for non-financial performance elements like corporate governance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices that the company engaged since it is an evidence of effective corporate governance. Based on today’s global and innovation-driven economy which also include social and environmental matters consisting of welfare distribution and growth, it is said that countries need to be more efficient in finding new ways to enhance the environmental policy promoting greater change and dynamics. Thus, they must find new ways to develop an innovation policy to emphasise the knowledge-driven economy on the capacity to adapt and adopt best practices, create, diffuse and transform innovation and knowledge. The absorptive capacity will recognise the ability of the individual and company in adopting the innovation which play an essential part in determining the characteristics of good corporate governance to ensure best ESG practices in the company. This paper examines the relationship between board capabilities and ESG practices through the mediating role of absorptive capacity. Board size, board diversity and board independent are the board capabilities that the paper investigates. Collection of information and data was from company's listed in FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia from the year 2012 to 2016. The results from the regression analysis show that ESG practices have a significant relationship with board size, board diversity, board independence and absorptive capacity. On top of that, absorptive capacity is perceived to have influence on board diversity and board independence towards ESG practices. The results provide empirical evidence and guidance in identifying areas of problems in the current policy and amend it for a better policy in promoting sustainability.

scholarly journals TATA KELOLA DAN KINERJA KEUANGAN BADAN USAHA MILIK NEGARA (BUMN) GO PUBLIC PERIODE 2014-2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-101
Author(s):  
Andika Dwi Pradito ◽  
Axel Giovanni ◽  
Devi Wahyu Utami
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Government Ownership ◽  
Board Size

Abstrak: Tata Kelola Dan Kinerja Keuangan Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN) Go Public Periode 2014-2018. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan bukti empiris mengenai pengaruh tata kelola perusahaan terhadap kinerja keuangan Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN) yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) selama periode 2014-2018. Sampel penelitian yang memenuhi kriteria berjumlah 12 Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN). Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linear. Hasil penelitian memberikan bukti mengenai urgensi komite audit dalam tata kelola perusahaan. Penelitian ini juga menunjukan bahwa board size, board independence serta kepemilikan pemerintah tidak memiliki peran dalam menjelaskan variabilitas kinerja keuangan Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN).Kata kunci: Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN), kinerja keuangan, tata kelola perusahaanAbstract: Governance and Financial Performance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Go Public Period 2014-2018. This study aims to provide empirical evidence regarding the effect of corporate governance on the financial performance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2014-2018 period. Research samples that met the criteria totaled 12 State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN). The analytical tool used is linear regression. The results of the study provide evidence of the urgency of the audit committee in corporate governance. This study also shows that board size, board independence, and government ownership do not have a role in explaining the variability in the financial performance of SOEs.Keywords: corporate governance, financial performance, state-owned enterprises (SOEs)

Corporate Governance Mechanism on Financial Performance (Evidence from the Indonesia’s Listed State-owned Enterprises)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-34
Author(s):  
Anak Agung Kompiyang Ratih Maldini ◽  
Pananda Pasaribu ◽  
Christian Haposan Pangaribuan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Governance Mechanism ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanism ◽  
The Impact

Objective – This study aims to find the impact of privatization, which proxied by good corporate governance toward the financial performance of SOEs in Indonesia. Methodology – This study used 16 privatized SOEs that are listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange and also 16 privatized non-SOEs as the comparison. The data is collected from the year 2014 to 2018 and analyzed by using multiple regression panel data. Findings – This study found that director size and board independence have a positive impact toward SOEs financial performance. The director size and board independences have a positive significant impact toward the SOEs financial performance while the privatized non-SOEs is not significantly affected Novelty – This study examines proper governance structure in SOEs and non-SOEs, thus providing new insights about good corporate governance regulation in the Indonesian context.

scholarly journals The Value of Board Diversity in the Relationship of Corporate Governance and Investment Decisions of Pakistani Firms

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nauman Iqbal Mirza ◽  
Qaisar Ali Malik ◽  
Ch Kamran Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Board Diversity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Inspired by the studies on the impact of diversity among decision-making groups, this study was carried out to examine whether the diversity of the members of the board of directors, encompassing gender, nationality, education, and experience, moderates the relationship between the corporate governance and investment decisions of listed companies of the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Furthermore, the determinants of investment decisions in the context of Pakistani firms’ are also explored. Panel data analysis techniques are used to gauge the cause and effect relationship among the variables. We find short-term liquidity and profitability are the determinants of Pakistani firms’ investment decisions, both having adverse relationships. Moreover, we explore board independence, and chief executive officer (CEO) duality has a significant positive impact on investment decisions. We further find that experience diversity strongly moderates the relationship between board independence and board size with investment decisions in the opposite direction. Education diversity moderates the relation of board size and investment decisions in the same direction. Foreign directors’ presence on the board also significantly moderates the relationship between board independence and investment decisions. The results of this empirical study confirm that board diversity moderates the relationship between corporate governance and investment decisions.

scholarly journals The effect of corporate governance on financial performance of rural banks in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-319
Author(s):  
Alhassan Musah ◽  
Mavis Yaa Adutwumwaa
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Governance Structures ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Ceo Duality ◽  
Board Gender Diversity

Purpose: The study examined the influence of various corporate governance structures such as board size, board independence, board gender diversity and CEO duality on the financial performance of rural banks in Ghana. Research methodology: The study collected secondary data from the annual report of 30 rural banks for a 10-year period spanning 2010 to 2019. The data was coded into excel and exported into STATA where descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and regression analysis were adopted to answer the research questions. Results: The result shows that there was a positive but statistically insignificant association between CEO duality and ROA and ROE. The study further reveals a positive association between board size and ROA and ROE even though that of ROA was statistically insignificant. Also, board independence was found to be a significant determinant of rural bank financial performance In addition to the above, the study reported a negative association between gender diversity on the boards of the rural bank and ROA and ROE and both associations were statistically significant. Limitations: As a result of the lack of publicly available data on rural banks in Ghana, the study relied on only 30 out of the over 100 rural banks currently operating across the country. Contribution: The result of the study will help the Bank of Ghana and the ARB Apex Bank in their formulation of an appropriate corporate governance framework for rural banks in Ghana and enlighten managers of rural banks on corporate governance structures that enhance their financial performance in Ghana. Keywords: Corporate governance, Rural banks, Return on Assets, Return on Equity, Ghana

scholarly journals Impact of Corporate Governance Mechanism in Mitigating Creative Accounting Practice of Listed Conglomerate Companies in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-50
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman Bala Sani ◽  
Ruth Oluwayemisi Owoade
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Managerial Ownership ◽  
Governance Mechanism ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Accounting Practice ◽  
Creative Accounting ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanism

This study examined the impact of corporate governance mechanism in mitigating creative accounting practice of listed conglomerate companies in Nigeria. The study used Secondary data obtained from the company’s annual reports and accounts for the period 2013 to 2020. The population of the study includes six conglomerate companies listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange and the entire population was used for the study. The dependent variable creative accounting was measured using discretionary accruals as estimated by modified Jones model. The independent variable corporate governance mechanism was proxied by audit committee, board size, board independence, managerial ownership. Multiple regression technique was employed for the panel data analysis using Stata version 13 statistical tools. Findings of the study revealed that audit committee has negative significant impact on creative accounting practice. Managerial ownership has significant positive impact on creative accounting practice. Board size and board independence has no significant impact on creative accounting practice of listed conglomerate companies in Nigeria. The study concludes that good corporate governance have impact on creative accounting practice. Based on these findings, the study recommends that companies are to effectively apply good corporate governance mechanism. They should have an independent audit committee, so as to minimize creative accounting practice.

scholarly journals ANALISIS CORPORATE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DAN CSR PERFORMANCE DI SEKTOR PARIWISATA DAN MULTIMEDIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Rafaela Pertiwi Sergius ◽  
Etty M Nasser
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Institutional Ownership ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Corporate Financial Performance ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Good Corporate Governance

<p class="Style1"><em>This research aims to identibr the influence of Good Corporate Governance, represented by board size, independent commissioner size, institutional ownership, on </em><em>CSR peformance and corporate financial performance, and also to observe the possible </em><em>influence of CSR peformance on corporate financial performance. The population used </em><em>in this study are multimedia and tourism companies listed on the Indonesia Stock </em><em>Exchange (IDX) that chooses for the period of 2011 to 2014 as the sample. Sample </em><em>selection procedure carried out by implementing purposive sampling method. Data are </em><em>analyzed using path analysis. The results suggest good corporate governance, </em><em>represented by independent commissioner si:e and blockholder ownership have positive influence toivard CSR performance. Good corporate governance, represented </em>by <em>board size have no influence toward CSR performance. While, corporate </em><em>governance represented by board size have positive influence toward corporate financial performance, independent commissioner size and blockholder ownership not have influences toward corporate financial performance and that only board size have direct and indirect effect toward corporate financial performance by CSR peformance.</em></p>

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF BOARD DIVERSITY ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYER’S PENSION FUND

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Apriani Dorkas Rambu Atahau ◽  
Supatmi .
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Pension Fund ◽  
Defined Benefit ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Board Diversity ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Fund Governance ◽  
Fund Size

Good corporate governance as a concept gains wide public attention especially after the 19971998 financial crises. The falls of many financial institutions is believed related to the absence of good corporate governance. As one of financial institutions which mainly serve for providing future benefits after retirement, Indonesian employer’s pension fund also required to implement good pension fund governance through a regulation from Flead of BAPEPAM-LK Number Kep-136/BL/2006 about the Guidelines of Pension Fund Governance. The implementation of this regulation will give impacts on the board diversity since the board will be the front line in implementing good pension fund governance.The objective of this research is to examine the effect of board diversity to financial performance of Indonesian employer’s pension fund. In this research, board diversity is measured by three variables, i.e. gender, education background and duality. Financial Performance is measured by Return on Investment, Return on Assets and Fund Sufficiency Ratio. Research sample consists of ten employer’s pension fund as members of Indonesian Christian Pension Fund Association who conduct defined benefit program, which possesses complete data from 2006-2009 Association’s Directory. Analysis is done with multiple regressions by controlling pension fund basis, board size and pension fund size. The result finds that board diversity impact employer’s pension fund financial performance. It implies the need to consider board heterogeneity in the election of board member to optimize employer’s fund financial performance.

Gender diversity in the board and firms performance

2020 ◽  
pp. 2050044
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ishfaq Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Akram Naseem ◽  
Ramiz ur Rehman ◽  
Rizwan Ali ◽  
Suhaib Mazoor
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Corporate Management ◽  
Board Diversity ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Significant Positive Influence

Good corporate governance has been on the corporate agenda for the last two decades. Among other issues, female’s presentation in the board rooms received much more attention. This study examines the participation of females as an executive in corporate management and financial performance of the engineering sector of Pakistan. The data comes from listed companies at the Pakistan Stock exchange from 2010 to 2019. By using the data of 12 companies, it is found that there is a significant positive relationship between board diversity and financial performance. Moreover, board size and board meetings and CEO education have a significant positive influence on the financial performance of firms. However, board independence has a significant negative influence on financial performance.

Does corporate governance spillover firm performance? A study of valuation of MENA companies

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 597-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Arayssi ◽  
Mohammad Issam Jizi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Ownership Concentration ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Mena Region ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Governance Committee ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe aim of the paper is to examine the association of corporate governance (CG), the firms’ characteristics and the financial performance of firms operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region after Arab Spring. The study focuses on CG, exemplified by boards’ composition and ownership structure. It also explores the possible moderating effects of environmental social and governance characteristics (ESG), leverage and size on the relationship between CG and the company’s performance.Design/methodology/approachUsing Thomson-Reuters database, a sample of 67 firms was extracted in the MENA region to measure CG and financial performance post Arab Spring from 2012 to 2016. Panel GLS regression random effects is used to quantify the relationship; robustness is checked by using several alternative regressions and specifications to the performance measure.FindingsThe results reveal that board independence (BI) is negatively correlated with firm profitability but ownership concentration and board gender diversification contribute to profits. When firms that voluntarily form a governance committee are examined, ownership is less concentrated. We obtain a stronger impact of good governance on performance in these firms: board composition, in general, and workers’ satisfaction generate more profits; and undertaking ESG activities become a more dispensable activity. The effect of board size (BS) and forming a governance committee are studied and ensuing recommendations are drawn. In addition, relevant internal control of firms’ characteristics that strongly predict firms’ market values are discussed in the context of agency and stewardship theories.Originality/valueDespite the fact that governance-performance nexus has been extensively discussed and examined, the focus of this volume of research is on western developed countries. The growing economies of the MENA countries, and the limited governance-performance literature in the MENA context have created a demand to understand the governance environment in these countries and its influence on firm’s performance. In this region where firms’ owners are mainly family members, governments and/or institutions, governance is typically weak; moreover, ownership concentration is expected to guarantee good performance, as the role of independent directors becomes ineffective. For firms where ownership is more diluted, a sound governance system should be established to replace ownership concentration, and to more efficiently monitor management, and consequently improve firm performance. Therefore, this study not only contributes a summary of the prevailing corporate structure in MENA. Moreover, it explains the settings where both the stewardship and agency theories apply in MENA firms. Some recommendation on the importance of changes to the existing governance rules are highlighted in terms of more rules requiring board independence, board gender diversity, limits on board size and establishing governance committees.

Does corporate governance shape the relationship between corporate social responsibility and financial performance?

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rezaul Kabir ◽  
Hanh Minh Thai
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
State Ownership ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose The theoretical and empirical relationships between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate financial performance are not without controversy. Yet, CSR activities are increasingly undertaken by a large number of firms, not only in developed countries but also in emerging countries. This paper aims to investigate the moderating effect of different aspects of corporate governance, which are foreign and state ownership, board size and board independence, on the relationship between CSR and financial performance. Design/methodology/approach A sample of Vietnamese listed firms is analyzed. Robust regression analysis is performed using ordinary least squares as well as fixed-effects and two-stage least squares model. Findings Ordinary least squares regression results show that CSR activities affect the financial performance of firms positively. Furthermore, corporate governance features like foreign ownership, board size and board independence strengthen the positive relationship between CSR and financial performance, but there is no such impact of state ownership. Originality/value Previous studies mostly investigate the direct effect of CSR on financial performance. A few studies examine the moderating effect of corporate governance, which is ownership concentration and board gender diversity. As an emerging country, Vietnam has some specific characteristics on corporate governance. This paper contributes by investigating the moderating effect of few major aspects of corporate governance, which are foreign and state ownership, board size and board independence.

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