Gender Diversity in the Boardroom and It's Impacts: Is the Example of Norway a Way Forward?

Sjåfjell, Beate

doi:10.21153/dlr2015vol20no1art501

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“…However, in his latest version, Elkington (2018) argued that the success or failure of sustainability goals must be measured by the overall well-being of people and the planet, stressing the importance of social and environmental outcomes over the economic outcome. Besides, social and environmental outcomes are subsequently related to financial performance in the long run (Sjafjell, 2015). Thus, we use the term sustainability to refer to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes.…”

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“…Thomsen (2016) discussed whether Nordic corporate governance characteristics explain the “Nordic model.” Strand et al (2015) provided an overview of Nordic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). On the other hand, studies such as Gregorič et al (2009), Oxelheim et al (2013), Sjafjell (2015), Dale‐Olsen et al (2013), Bøhren and Staubo (2016), Kjærland et al (2020), etc. examined the association of corporate governance/gender diversity on financial performance at the firm‐level.…”

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Board gender diversity and sustainability performance: Nordic evidence

Khatri

2022

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This study investigates the relationship between board gender diversity and sustainability performance using a sample of 205 Nordic-listed firms across countries Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden over the period 2002-2020. Drawing on gender social role theory and upper echelons theory, our results show a positive and significant association between board gender diversity and sustainability performance. Furthermore, the study extends the finding indicating that a "critical mass" of at least 30% of women on boards is required to have a significant effect on sustainability performance. The study also reveals that the association between board gender diversity and sustainability performance is more pronounced in the carbonintensive industry subsample. Therefore, our study, amidst inconsistent board gender diversity and firm performance studies, suggests increasing the "critical mass" of women on boards to have a positive effect on sustainability performance.

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Board gender diversity and sustainability performance: Nordic evidence

Khatri

2022

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“…From an overall state and federal economic standpoint, increasing gender diversity on corporate boards of directors increases performance and competition while including varied perspectives, creativity, and governance (Sjafjell, 2015). In turn, greater gender diversity could increase female leadership within organizations, leading to enhanced connectedness and coaching in a more supportive culture for all employees.…”

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Exploring the influence of managers' gender-linked behaviors in the percieved support of transfer of learning

Creamer Carroll

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The lack of learning transfer is a significant issue facing many organizations across the United States. Senior leaders and managers must be ready to support the development of their employees to see an increased return on investment. The purpose of this interpretative phenomenological analysis study was to explore how employees perceived the manager support they received while applying the learning after a leadership development program. It also explored if that support aligned with gender-linked characteristics or behaviors. The study took place at a midsized technology company based in the Northeastern United States. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and uncovered three main themes: self-led learning as a result of limited expectations and opportunities, definition of support, and impact of gender and gender-linked behaviors. The findings revealed that through self-initiative, participants demonstrated a strong motivation to learn and apply learned skills after a leadership development program, even with limited manager support. The results also showed that the manager characteristics perceived as most supportive were feminine-linked or neutral. Several factors influenced the participants' experiences, including the work environment, manager loyalty, and gender stereotypes. These findings are relevant for organizational leaders and human resource professionals who focus on creating a learning culture.

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Corporate Sustainability Practices and Regulation: Existing Frameworks and Best Practice Proposals

North

2017

Corporate Governance Codes for the 21st Century

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Gender Diversity in the Boardroom and It's Impacts: Is the Example of Norway a Way Forward?

Abstract: Norway is one of the most egalitarian countries in the world

Cited by 12 publications

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Board gender diversity and sustainability performance: Nordic evidence

Board gender diversity and sustainability performance: Nordic evidence

Exploring the influence of managers' gender-linked behaviors in the percieved support of transfer of learning

Corporate Sustainability Practices and Regulation: Existing Frameworks and Best Practice Proposals

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