Board Gender Diversity and Critical Mass Theory: Empirical Support and the Paradox of Ineffectiveness
暫譯: 董事會性別多樣性與關鍵質量理論:實證支持與無效性悖論

Lefley, Frank, Janeček, Václav

  • 出版商: Palgrave MacMillan
  • 出版日期: 2026-02-01
  • 售價: $7,010
  • 貴賓價: 9.5$6,659
  • 語言: 英文
  • 頁數: 258
  • 裝訂: Hardcover - also called cloth, retail trade, or trade
  • ISBN: 3032136075
  • ISBN-13: 9783032136077
  • 相關分類: 管理與領導 Management-leadership
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商品描述

This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of critical mass theory in the context of board gender diversity and gender quotas. Authored by leading experts in the field, it provides an up-to-date analysis of how gender diversity impacts corporate governance and the effectiveness of quotas in achieving equitable representation. Through this comprehensive study, readers will gain insights into the dynamics of boardroom diversity and the challenges of implementing gender quotas.

Key concepts such as token theory, women directors, and corporate governance are thoroughly examined, with particular attention given to the empirical evidence supporting critical mass theory. The authors present a nuanced analysis of why a critical mass of female directors may not always lead to the anticipated outcomes, challenging conventional wisdom and offering fresh perspectives. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of gender diversity in corporate settings.

Ideal for researchers, scholars, and practitioners in corporate governance, this book is a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of gender studies and business management. It is a must-read for academics and policymakers aiming to foster more inclusive and effective boardrooms. With its unique focus and authoritative insights, this volume stands out as a vital contribution to the field.

商品描述(中文翻譯)

本書對於董事會性別多樣性及性別配額的關鍵質量理論進行了開創性的探索。由該領域的領先專家撰寫,提供了最新的分析,探討性別多樣性如何影響企業治理,以及配額在實現公平代表性方面的有效性。通過這項全面的研究,讀者將深入了解董事會多樣性的動態及實施性別配額所面臨的挑戰。

關鍵概念如象徵理論、女性董事及企業治理等均被徹底檢視,特別關注支持關鍵質量理論的實證證據。作者對於為何女性董事的關鍵質量不一定總能導致預期結果進行了細緻的分析,挑戰了傳統智慧並提供了新的視角。本書對於任何希望理解企業環境中性別多樣性複雜性的人來說都是必讀之作。

本書非常適合企業治理領域的研究者、學者及實務工作者,是對於性別研究與商業管理交集感興趣的讀者的重要資源。對於希望促進更具包容性和有效性的董事會的學者和政策制定者來說,這本書更是必讀之作。憑藉其獨特的焦點和權威的見解,本書在該領域中脫穎而出,成為一項重要的貢獻。

作者簡介

Frank Lefley is an Honorary Research Professor at the University of Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. His research has been published in many leading journals and several academic books.

Václav Janeček is Associate Professor at University of Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. His research interests include financial analysis, investment appraisal of AMT projects, and gender diversity. He has published in many leading journals.

作者簡介(中文翻譯)

Frank Lefley 是捷克共和國赫拉德茨克拉洛維大學的名譽研究教授。他的研究已發表於許多領先的期刊和幾本學術書籍中。 Václav Janeček 是捷克共和國赫拉德茨克拉洛維大學的副教授。他的研究興趣包括財務分析、AMT 項目的投資評估以及性別多樣性。他在許多領先的期刊上發表過文章。