Access, Common Agency, and Board Size

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh K. Aggarwal ◽  
Dhananjay Nanda
Keyword(s):  
Common Agency ◽  
Board Size

Impact of Corporate Governance on the Cash Holding of the Firms: An Empirical Study of Indian Manufacturing Sector

GIS Business ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
Karam Pal Narwal ◽  
Sonia Jindal
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Control Variable ◽  
Cash Holding ◽  
Executive Directors ◽  
Control Effect ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Indian Manufacturing Sector ◽  
The Impact

The paper empirically examines the impact of corporate governance on the cash holding of the firms. The components of corporate governance are measured by board size, board meeting, audit committee members, directors remuneration and non executive directors and the cash holding is measured with the log of average cash and size is taken as control variable for the control effect on the dependent variables. Moreover, correlation and panel regression model were employed to examine the relationship between the corporate governance and cash holding. Empirical data was collected from 96 firms over the period of 2004-05 to 2013-14. The results show that directors remuneration and the number of audit committee members positively influence the cash holding and the board size also positively influences the cash holding whereas, the non executive directors and the board meetings do not play any role in enhancing the cash holding.

Impact of corporate governance on financial performance of sugar sector firms listed in Pakistan stock exchange

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Wasim Jan Khan ◽  
Usman Saeed
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Firm Financial Performance ◽  
Relationship Of

Corporate governance is considered as environment of trust, set of processes, policies and laws affecting the way corporations are administrated and directed. The previous literature in context of the corporate governance relationship with firm financial performance shows controversial findings; similarly literature shows lack of studies in context of developing countries as Pakistan. Therefore, this research explores the relationship of the corporate governance and the firm financial performance in context of developing country as Pakistan. The data has been collected from the sugar sector listed in KSE (Pakistan Stock Exchange), 20 corporations are selected as sample from sugar sector on basis of outstanding shares. Corporate governance taken as independent variable and measured as CEO biformity (CB), board size (BS), firm age (FA), firm size (FS). Financial performance of firms taken as dependent variable and measured as return on asset (ROA), return on equity (ROE), net profit margin (NPM). Data is collected for period of 2000-2013 from reports of the sugar companies listed in KSE (Pakistan Stock Exchange) issued annually and analysis of balance sheet given by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Result shows that CEO biformity significantly affecting firm financial performance. Board size (BS) shows partially significant impact on firm financial performance. Firms age (FA) show partially significant impact on firm financial performance. Firm size (FS) shows partially significant impact on firm financial performance. Therefore, conclusion has been drawn based on the results of analysis that this study adds new knowledge to the existing body of knowledge of corporate governance impact on firm financial performance and in context of developing countries as Pakistan. Keywords: Corporate governance, firm financial performance, sugar sector, Pakistan.

Board Characteristics and Firm Performance: Indian Textiles Sector Panorama

2021 ◽  
pp. 0258042X2110261
Author(s):  
Mukesh Nepal ◽  
Rajat Deb
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Jel Codes ◽  
Financial Measures ◽  
Panel Data Regression ◽  
Data Regression

The study has attempted to examine whether the board size and board independence have any impact on the financial performances of the Indian textile firms. Accessing the data of the 40 sample firms representing the top 100 BSE-listed textile firms during the timeline 2015–2019 and applying the panel data regression model, it has assessed the impacts. Accounting- and market-based financial measures have been proxied, and a significant positive association between the board size and firm performance has been established. Interestingly, a significant inverse relationship between the board independence and financial performance has also been indicated. It has concurred policy implications as the inclusion of more number of board members would likely to increase the firm performance. Moreover, for improving the sound decision-making, firms may chalk out a policy with capping on the engagement of independent directors in other firms. It has acknowledged a few limitations and has sketched a roadmap for posterior studies as well. JEL Codes: G28, G30, M40

The strength of the board on sustainability assurance decisions

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 863-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Martinez-Ferrero ◽  
Lázaro Rodríguez-Ariza ◽  
Isabel María García-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Random Effects ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Family Ownership ◽  
Logit Models ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Reports

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze how family ownership influences the strength of the board’s monitoring function in companies’ decisions regarding the assurance of sustainability reports. Design/methodology/approach The international sample consists of 536 companies operating in more stakeholder-oriented countries during the period 2007-2014. The paper proposes alternative logit models of analysis using the random-effects estimator. Findings The results provide evidence that a firm’s sustainability assurance and its choice of accounting professionals as higher quality assurers are positively associated with board size and independence. The main result is the positive impact of family businesses on these assurance issues. The paper evidences the greater orientation toward sustainability issues of family businesses. Furthermore, it verifies the greater impact of board size on family firms’ assurance demand. Originality/value This study sheds some light on the unexplored topic of sustainability assurance in family firms. One of the differentiating aspects with respect to previous studies is the consideration of the moderating factor of family property. This study also contributes to the understanding of family firms’ demand for assurance and its practitioners, and the literature’s focus on its determinants.

scholarly journals Board Attributes and Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure: A Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaime Guerrero-Villegas ◽  
Leticia Pérez-Calero ◽  
José Hurtado-González ◽  
Pilar Giráldez-Puig
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Ceo Duality ◽  
Capital Costs ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social

Many studies have examined the relationships between board attributes (board independence, CEO duality, board size, and women on boards) and corporate social responsibility disclosure (CSRD) as a means to improve a firm’s reputation. This research was performed in various international settings and uneven outcomes were obtained. We therefore meta-analyzed 88 studies to summarize scattered evidence and found that CEO duality had a significantly negative relationship with CSRD, while board independence, board size and women representation had a significantly positive relationship with CSRD. These relationships were more significant in countries with low levels of commitment to sustainable goals. Thus, our study revealed differences in the relationship between board attributes and CSRD, and that these differences were conditioned by the institutional contexts in which firms operate. Our research has practical implications for practitioners and policy makers alike as we offer guidelines on the most suitable corporate governance mechanisms to achieve lower capital costs and better access to finance.

scholarly journals Corporate Governance, Political Connections, and Bank Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haris ◽  
Yao ◽  
Tariq ◽  
Javaid ◽  
Ain
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Profit Margin ◽  
Political Connections ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Bank Profitability ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Net Interest Margin ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Interest Margin

This study investigates the impact of corporate governance characteristics and political connections of directors on the profitability of banks in Pakistan. The study uses the data of 26 domestic banks over the latest and large period of 2007–2016. Our findings firstly affirm that bank profitability is negatively affected by the presence of politically connected directors on the board, reporting significantly lower return on assets, return on equity, net interest margin, and profit margin. Secondly, our findings also affirm the negative political influence on the sustainability of the banking industry, reporting significantly lower return on assets, return on equity, net interest margin, and profit margin during the government transition of banks having politically connected directors sitting on their board. Our findings further report an inverted U-shaped relationship between board size and bank profitability, suggesting that a board size beyond 8–9 members decreases the profitability. The study further finds a positive impact of board composition, board independence, and director compensation on bank profitability, while also finding a negative impact of frequent board meetings, presence of foreign directors, and audit committee independence.

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