Exploring the “Black Box” of Gender Diversity on Boards: The Value of Women’s Expertise

Increasing women’s access to jobs and equal pay bolsters economic stability, life-expectancy, and improves the lives of future generations (Institute for Women’s Policy Research, 2017). However, recent corporate scandals (i.e., Google, Uber) and political commentary disparage women’s participation in and leadership of organizations. Some research indicates that women’s presence in corporate governance is associated with positive financial and...