Women directors contribution to organizational innovation: A behavioral approach |
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Authors: | Mariateresa Torchia Andrea Calabrò Patricia Gabaldon Sadi Bogac Kanadli |
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Affiliation: | 1. International University of Monaco ? INSEEC U. Research Center, 2 Av Albert II, 98000 Monaco;2. IPAG LAB, IPAG Business School, Nice, France;3. IE Business School, Spain;4. ESADE Business School, Spain |
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Abstract: | This paper aims to analyze the relationships between women directors (a demographic characteristic) and organizational innovation (a predictor of firm performance) by considering the mediating role of the board’s decision-making culture. To scrutinize board processes and behaviors, we use survey data to test our hypotheses on a sample of 341 Norwegian firms. The results suggest that women directors contribute positively and significantly to organizational innovation. Furthermore, the positive relationship between women directors and the level of organizational innovation is mediated by some decision-making culture dimensions: the degree of cognitive conflict and the degree of preparation and involvement during board meetings. Implications for theory and practice and future research directions are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Women directors Board processes Organizational innovation Decision-making culture Cognitive conflict Preparation and involvement |
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