Women on corporate boards of directors: A needed resource

被引:96
作者
Burke, RJ
机构
[1] York University, Faculty of Administrative Studies, North York, Ont. M3J 1P3
关键词
Economic Growth; Public Sector; Board Member; Personal Relationship; Director Responsibility;
D O I
10.1023/A:1017987220508
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
This research reports the results of a study of women serving on boards of directors of Canadian private and public sector organizations. These women (N = 278) were an impressive and talented group (eduction, professional designations). In addition, they brought a variety of backgrounds and expertise to their director responsibilities. Most were nominated as a result of recommendations from current board members, CEOs, or someone who knew board members or CEOs. Thus personal relationships (the old boy's network) as well as track records and appropriate expertise were important factors in board nominations. Women directors thought they had some influence on women's issues with their boards and board companies. A majority believed that board members should be more diverse, including more women and fewer male CEOs. However they indicated several barriers faced by women in being selected and nominated for board appointments.
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页码:909 / 915
页数:7
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