Assessment of Gender Diversity on Banking Performance in Nepal

Abstract

This chapter aims to assess the role of gender diversity on banking performance in Kathmandu Valley. The study adopted descriptive approach. Respondents were sampled from employees of a commercial banks in Kathmandu Valley. Simple random sampling techniques was used to select 300 employees. The questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, pre-estimation, post-estimation techniques within binary logistic model were used for data analysis. The study found that gender diversity has positive significant influence on enhancing banking performance. Gender diverse teams could help organization enhance creativity in its practice and increase its performance level. This study concluded that gender diversity has been one of the important issues in the world, and enhancing it could result higher productivity and higher performance of an organization. Hence, the chapter recommends that there should be inclusive climate in the workplace and policies supporting work-life balance should be forwarded.