Women in prominent board positions could help organisations improve corporate social performance, new research claims
Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 07:20
in Psychology & Sociology
Professor Sheila Ellwood, from the University of Bristol's Department of Accounting and Finance, studied the influence of women on the boards of directors of National Health Service Foundation Trusts. Her research found having women in the top jobs – chair and chief executive – appears to be effective in helping boards meet the organisation's social goals.