Women on boards of directors: Why skirts in seats aren’t enough Case Solution & Answer

This Case is about DIVERSITY,GENDER, LEADERSHIP

PUBLICATION DATE: November 15, 2012 PRODUCT #: BH499-PDF-ENG

This strategy misses the point. A complicated relationship exists between board sex diversity and good governance; such diversity can get a negative, positive, or neutral effect on organizational performance, suggesting that organizations may just reap the advantages of sex-different boards under appropriate conditions. This informative article analyzes which states permit sex-different boards to thrive and which states cause failure. Organizations typically increase female representation on boards of directors to reach one of two targets: improved government or gender equality. Every one of these targets is affected by different conditions and therefore should be approached in a unique manner. Three recommendations are offered herein for organizations attempting to reach each target.

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