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Is there an optimal board size?
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Wang, Yi and Young, A and Chaplin, SE, Is there an optimal board size?, Corporate Board: Role, Duties and Composition, 5, (1) pp. 6-14. ISSN 1810-8601 (2009) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
This research quantitatively examines the determinants of board size and the consequence it has on the performance of large companies in Australia. In line with international and the prevalent United States research the results suggest that there is no significant relationship between board size and their subsequent performance. In examining whether more complex operations require
larger boards it was found that larger firms or firms with more lines of business tended to have more directors. Data analysis from the research supports the proposition that blockholders could affect management practices and that they enhances performance as measured by shareholder return.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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| Keywords: | board size, firm performance, determinants, corporate governance, Australia |
| Research Division: | Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services |
| Research Group: | Accounting, auditing and accountability |
| Research Field: | Accounting, auditing and accountability not elsewhere classified |
| Objective Division: | Economic Framework |
| Objective Group: | Management and productivity |
| Objective Field: | Management |
| UTAS Author: | Wang, Yi (Mr Yi Wang) |
| UTAS Author: | Chaplin, SE (Mrs Sally Chaplin) |
| ID Code: | 62336 |
| Year Published: | 2009 |
| Deposited By: | Accounting and Accountability |
| Deposited On: | 2010-03-11 |
| Last Modified: | 2014-11-03 |
| Downloads: | 4 View Download Statistics |
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