The Inner Workings of the Board: Evidence from Emerging Markets

Ralph de Haas*, Daniel Ferreira, Tom Kirchmaier

*Corresponding author af dette arbejde

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Abstract

We survey non-executive directors in emerging markets to obtain detailed information about the inner workings of corporate boards across a variety of institutional settings. We document substantial variation in the structure and conduct of boards as well as in directors' perceptions of the local legal environment. Our analysis indicates that directors who feel adequately empowered by local legislation are less likely to vote against board proposals. They also form boards that play a stronger role in the company's strategic decision-making. The evidence suggests that a supportive legal environment allows directors to focus more on their advisory role rather than on their monitoring role.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummer100777
TidsskriftEmerging Markets Review
Vol/bind48
Antal sider15
ISSN1566-0141
DOI
StatusUdgivet - sep. 2021

Bibliografisk note

Published online: 18 November 2020.

Emneord

  • Boards of directors
  • Corporate governance
  • Emerging markets

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