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The risk-adjusted performance of companies with female directors: A South African case

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: The objective of this research was to examine the effects of female directors on the risk-adjusted performance of firms listed on the JSE Securities Exchange of South Africa (the JSE). The theoretical underpinning for the relationship between representation of female directors and the risk-adjusted performance of companies was based on institutional theory. The hypothesis that there is no difference between the risk-adjusted performance of companies with female directors and that of companies without female directors was rejected. Implications of the results are discussed and suggestions for future research presented.

Source: South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences

DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v10i2.580

Authors: Mkhethwa Mkhize, Pumela Msweli-Mbanga

Institution: University of KwaZulu-Natal

Language: English

Topic: Gender Diversity and Inequality

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $793