The effects of boardroom diversity on firm profitability - evidence from Nordic stock listed companies in the ICT industry

• Main Author: Suomalainen, Joanna
• Other Authors: Ikäheimo, Seppo, Kauppakorkeakoulu, School of Business, Laskentatoimen laitos, Aalto University, Aalto-yliopisto
• Format: Master Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: board of directors; diversity; profitability; Nordics; ICT industry; laskentatoimi; kannattavuus; johtaminen; hallitukset; Norway; Roa; Iceland
• Online Access: https://aaltodoc.aalto.fi/handle/123456789/30343

Objectives and scope of the study The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of boardroom diversity on firm profitability. In this study, diversity is measured with gender, age, education, professional background, nationality, and independence. The study is conducted for the years 2010-201...