For the last two decades, board diversity is increasingly considered as a significant mechanism of good corporate governance. Thus, the question arises whether a heterogeneously or rather a homogenously composed board contributes to the efficiency of a company's management and monitoring....

Since the financial crisis 2008/09, gender diversity has been developed as one of the key board composition variables. From a research, regulatory and practical perspective, women on board of directors (WOBD) should contribute to a sustainable strategic management with regard to the increased...

For the last two decades, board diversity is increasingly considered as a significant mechanism of good corporate governance. Thus, the question arises whether a heterogeneously or rather a homogenously composed board contributes to the efficiency of a company's management and monitoring....