Essays about: "Mandatory Gender Quotas"

Found 4 essays containing the words Mandatory Gender Quotas.

1. 1. Gender Quotas on Corporate Boards: A Panel Data Analysis of the Short-Term Effects of California Senate Bill No. 826

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Hilla Inkinen; [2021]
   Keywords : Gender Quotas; Board Composition; Corporate Governance; Gender Economics;

   Abstract : Gender quotas on corporate boards of directors have become a popular tool to address the persistent disparities in female representation at the top of the corporate hierarchy. In this thesis, I study the effects of the first mandatory gender quota in the United States, California Senate Bill No. 826, implemented in early 2019. READ MORE

3. 2. Towards Equal Participation in Leadership - An empirical study on the short-term effects of a mandatory gender quota on supervisory boards in Germany

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Harini Annadanam; Aylin Shawkat; [2019]
   Keywords : Demand and supply of labor; labor discrimination; economics of gender; firm performance; firm employment decisions;

   Abstract : With growing pressure for policy makers to address the underrepresentation of women in corporate leadership roles, it is important to analyze the effectiveness of board quotas as a demand-side intervention. This thesis examines the short-term effects of a mandatory gender quota on supervisory boards implemented in Germany in January 2016. READ MORE

4. 3. Mandatory Gender Quotas vs. Voluntary Targets in Corporate Boards: Can we Expect Different Types of Women Being Hired? : Evidence from Norwegian and Australian Corporate Boards

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : S.B. de Vries; [2019]
   Keywords : Corporate Governance; Affirmative Action Policy; Mandatory Gender Quotas; Voluntary Targets; First-Time- and Seasoned Female Directors; Human Capital;

   Abstract : The objective of this study is to empirically investigate the differences in human capital profile of new appointed female directors to corporate boards as a result of mandatory quotas and voluntary targets. By exploring differences in age, and human capital differences in board tenure, executive experience (CEO, CFO), number of qualifications, and the number of directorships held by these women, this study contributes to the important and current international public policy decision debate on relevance and wisdom of adopting a mandatory gender quota or introducing voluntary targets. READ MORE

5. 4. Board Gender Diversity and Firm performance: How do Educational Levels and Board Gender Quotas affect this Relationship? Evidence from Europe

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Inga Merit Schmidt; [2019]
   Keywords : board gender diversity; firm performance; board of directors; educational background; board gender quotas;

   Abstract : The majority of previous research in the field of board diversity was dedicated to the direct link between board gender diversity and firm performance. Grounded in Agency- and Resource dependence theory, this thesis expands on this research and examines the main relationship including the influence of two additional factors: educational level of female directors and mandatory board gender quotas. READ MORE