LEADER 03826nam 22004695 450 001 9911062948403321 005 20260131120422.0 010 $a3-032-13608-3 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-032-13608-4 035 $a(CKB)45174503400041 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC32531179 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL32531179 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-032-13608-4 035 $a(EXLCZ)9945174503400041 100 $a20260131d2026 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aBoard Gender Diversity and Critical Mass Theory $eEmpirical Support and the Paradox of Ineffectiveness /$fby Frank Lefley, Václav Jane?ek 205 $a1st ed. 2026. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer Nature Switzerland :$cImprint: Palgrave Macmillan,$d2026. 215 $a1 online resource (219 pages) 225 1 $aBusiness and Management Series 311 08$a3-032-13607-5 327 $aPart One -- Chapter One: Introduction -- Part Two -- Chapter Two: Research Design, Methodology & Questions -- Part Three: Empirical Evidence -- Chapter Three: Corporate Finance -- Chapter Four: Corporate Governance -- Chapter Five: Corporate Innovation -- Chapter Six: Corporate Risk -- Part Four -- Chapter Seven: Analysis Of Empirical Evidence -- Chapter Eight: Theoretical Underpinning Of Bgd Studies -- Chapter Nine: Ineffective Critical Mass -- Part Five -- Chapter Ten: Conclusion. 330 $aThis book offers a groundbreaking exploration of critical mass theory in the context of board gender diversity and gender quotas. Authored by leading experts in the field, it provides an up-to-date analysis of how gender diversity impacts corporate governance and the effectiveness of quotas in achieving equitable representation. Through this comprehensive study, readers will gain insights into the dynamics of boardroom diversity and the challenges of implementing gender quotas. Key concepts such as token theory, women directors, and corporate governance are thoroughly examined, with particular attention given to the empirical evidence supporting critical mass theory. The authors present a nuanced analysis of why a critical mass of female directors may not always lead to the anticipated outcomes, challenging conventional wisdom and offering fresh perspectives. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of gender diversity in corporate settings. Ideal for researchers, scholars, and practitioners in corporate governance, this book is a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of gender studies and business management. It is a must-read for academics and policymakers aiming to foster more inclusive and effective boardrooms. With its unique focus and authoritative insights, this volume stands out as a vital contribution to the field. Frank Lefley is an Honorary Research Professor at the University of Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. His research has been published in many leading journals and several academic books. Václav Jane?ek is Associate Professor at University of Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. His research interests include financial analysis, investment appraisal of AMT projects, and gender diversity. He has published in many leading journals. 410 0$aBusiness and Management Series 606 $aDiversity in the workplace 606 $aDiversity Management and Women in Business 615 0$aDiversity in the workplace. 615 14$aDiversity Management and Women in Business. 676 $a658.3008 700 $aLefley$b Frank$01892123 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911062948403321 996 $aBoard Gender Diversity and Critical Mass Theory$94537152 997 $aUNINA