Overview
- Analyses and critiques existing strategies for improving gender equality on corporate boards
- Includes contributions from politicians, practitioners and policy-makers
- Critically reflects on elements on success or failures
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This edited collection provides a structured and in-depth analysis of the current use of quota strategies for resolving the pressing issue of gender inequality, and the lack of female representation on corporate boards. Filling the gap in existing literature on this topic, the two volumes of Gender Diversity in the Boardroom offers systematic overviews of current debates surrounding the optimisation of gender diversity, and the suggested pathways for progress. Focusing on sixteen European countries, the skilled contributors explore the current situation in relation to women on boards debates and approaches taken. They include detailed reflections from critical stakeholders, such as politicians, practitioners and policy-makers. Volume 1 focuses on eight European countries having adopted quotas and is a promising and highly valuable resource for academics, practitioners, policy makers and anyone interested in gender diversity because itexamines and critiques the current corporate governance system and national strategies for increasing the share of women not only on boards, but within companies beyond the boardroom.
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
Reviews
“Gender diversity on boards is a fundamental pillar for good corporate governance and has solidly gained momentum in many firms. I recommend this book to anyone seeking to understand the nuances of the different country strategies to promote the presence of women on boards. A must read in the field!” (Ruth V. Aguilera, D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University)
“This useful book critically examines the range of extant strategies employed by European countries to advance female representation on corporate boards of directors. The editors and contributors comprise highly credible experts at the nexus of diversity and corporate governance research. A must read for scholars and policy makers!” (Diana Bilimoria, Chair of Organizational Behavior, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Cathrine Seierstad is Lecturer in International Human Resource Management at Queen Mary University of London, UK, where she is also a member of CRED (Centre for Research in Equality and Diversity).
Patricia Gabaldon is Assistant Professor of Economic Environment at IE Business School in Madrid, Spain.
Heike Mensi-Klarbach is Guest Professor for Gender and Diversity at Leibniz University Hanover, Germany.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Gender Diversity in the Boardroom
Book Subtitle: Volume 1: The Use of Different Quota Regulations
Editors: Cathrine Seierstad, Patricia Gabaldon, Heike Mensi-Klarbach
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56142-4
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-56141-7Published: 02 October 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-85837-1Published: 10 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-56142-4Published: 13 September 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXX, 263
Number of Illustrations: 32 b/w illustrations
Topics: Diversity Management/Women in Business, Careers in Business and Mangagement, Human Resource Development, Corporate Governance, Gender Studies, Sociology of Work