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Board Diversity and Its Effects on the Functionality of Boards in South Africa

Board Diversity and Its Effects on the Functionality of Boards in South Africa
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Author(s): Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 23
Source title: Transforming Corporate Governance and Developing Models for Board Effectiveness
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Qaiser Rafique Yasser (Centre for Rural Economy, Pakistan)and Abdullah Al-Mamun (University of Wollongong, Australia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6669-5.ch001

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Abstract

The structure and composition of the board are determined by the characteristics of an organisation, its environment, and its information needs. If the role of the board is to advise and supervise, this then talks to the relationships that account for its composition so that it may carry out these duties. Boards of directors are now faced with a change in the priority of the functions that must be undertaken by them, with supervision and monitoring being more important than the usual function of administration. The chapter discusses the literature on board diversity, corporate governance, role of the boards of public entities, effectiveness of boards, role of board committees, strategic leadership theory, and the impact of board diversity on board effectiveness. In terms of practical implications, the chapter makes a unique and significant contribution to the functionality of board members in South Africa. The analysis may encourage board nomination committees to seek board diversity beyond the gender and ethnic characteristics of directors.

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