From tokens to key players: The influence of board gender and ethnic diversity on corporate discrimination lawsuits
Abstract
Does the appointment of more women and ethnic minority directors on corporate boards help combat discriminatory work environments? This empirical study addresses this question by exploring the occurrence of large-scale discrimination lawsuits. Drawing from social identity theory and empathy-based perspectives, we propose that a greater presence of female and minority directors on boards reduces the likelihood of large-scale discrimination...
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Title
From tokens to key players: The influence of board gender and ethnic diversity on corporate discrimination lawsuits
Published Date
Nov 25, 2019
Journal
Volume
74
Issue
4
Pages
527 - 555
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