Women in the boardroom: Moderating management structure to enhance performance

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Financial sector firms can improve performance by increasing the number of women directors in the boardroom. However, the likelihood of an indirect impact makes it important to identify factors able to mediate or moderate the relationship.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2022), "Women in the boardroom: Moderating management structure to enhance performance", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 36 No. 3, pp. 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-11-2021-0205