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Volume 02, Issue 6

Published on: June 2026

IMPACT OF WOMEN ON CORPORATE BOARDS

Harini C A Hitesh R

Prof. Brijesh Singh

Department of MBA, CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore – 560037
DOI:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i6.374

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Gender diversity on corporate boards has emerged as a critical factor in modern corporate governance. This study investigates the impact of women directors on firm performance, decision-making quality, boardroom dynamics, and corporate reputation. Drawing on a primary survey of 306 respondents and a synthesis of existing empirical literature, the study examines perceptions of gender diversity across financial and governance dimensions. Findings indicate that the presence of women on corporate boards is positively associated with improved financial performance (ROA, ROE), better risk management, enhanced ethical practices, and greater stakeholder satisfaction. The study also identifies structural barriers — including gender bias and work-life balance challenges — that continue to hinder women's access to board-level positions. The paper contributes to the growing body of evidence that gender-inclusive leadership is not merely a moral imperative but a measurable strategic advantage.

Keywords: Corporate boards, gender diversity, women directors, firm performance, corporate governance, board decision-making, ROA, leadership.

How to Cite this Paper

A, H. C. & R, H. (2026). Impact of Women on Corporate Boards. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(6). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i6.374

A, Harini, and Hitesh R. "Impact of Women on Corporate Boards." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 6, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i6.374.

A, Harini, and Hitesh R. "Impact of Women on Corporate Boards." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 6 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i6.374.

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