Diversity management in corporate boards and its impact on sustainable financial performance
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In light of the numerous global crises currently unfolding, the importance of effective diversity management within board structures has grown significantly. This study explores how diversity management in corporate boards impacts sustainable financial performance. Recognized as a critical factor in building investor confidence and engagement, effective diversity management not only helps mitigate risks, but also protects investor rights. The quantitative research paradigm has been employed to assess the impact of diversity management on sustainable financial performance. Diversity management, encompassing dimensions such as gender, nationality, and political affiliation, is considered the independent variable. To account for additional influences, firm size, and leverage are included as control variables. The analysis is conducted using a range of econometric and statistical tools, including descriptive statistics, variance inflation factor analysis, correlation analysis, heteroscedasticity testing, and regression analysis. The study’s results indicate that gender diversity and political affiliation diversity positively influence sustainable financial performance, while nationality diversity appears to have a negative effect on long-term financial sustainability. Categorizing diversity provides a framework for enhancing board decision-making, which can significantly impact sustainable financial performance. Additionally, in developing economies, diverse boards have the potential to drive transformative changes that contribute to long-term financial sustainability.
DOI: 10.22495/cbv21i1art3
Author: Aqil Waqar Khan
Institution: University of Stirling
Language: English
Subfield: Gender Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407352933