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How job-related diversity affects boards’ strategic tasks performance: the role of chairperson

Kanadli, S. B., Zhang, P. and Kakabadse, N. K. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9517-8279 (2020) How job-related diversity affects boards’ strategic tasks performance: the role of chairperson. Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society, 20 (4). pp. 583-599. ISSN 1472-0701

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1108/CG-08-2019-0267

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Purpose – Board diversity has been a hotly debated topic in the field of corporate governance. The paper examines the role of board chairperson and its moderating effect on the relationship between job-related diversity and boards’ strategic tasks performance. The purpose is to add on our body of knowledge about the impact of job-related diversity on boards’ strategic tasks performance. Design/methodology/approach – The paper applies the Structure Equation Modeling (SEM) technique to examine survey responses from CEOs. Both the measurement model and structural model have obtained good results, supporting the appropriateness of using the SEM approach. Findings – The findings suggest that there is a positive association between job-related diversity and boards’ strategic tasks performance, which is moderated by a chairperson’s leadership efficacy and the option of a former-CEO as board chair. Practical implications – To achieve the intended effect of job-related diversity in boards, policy makers need to be mindful about the importance of the board chairperson. Board chairperson’s characteristics such as leadership efficacy and a former-CEO experience would amplify the positive effect of diversity. Originality/value – This research paper contributes to the literature on board diversity, board leadership, and strategic management of firms. Findings validated researchers’ concern about the negligence of examining moderating factors in board diversity research. Moreover, results echo the concern that board leadership research should shift the attention from structural aspects to the behavioral issues. Finally, this study is the first to show the positive influence of a board chairperson in disseminating benefits of a diverse board.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Henley Business School > Marketing and Reputation
ID Code:91076
Publisher:Emerald

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