Abstract
Previous research studies have used multiple theories, such as resource dependence, human capital, social capital, busyness, signalling, behavioural and agency theories, in order to investigate the association between board diversity and earnings management and the association between board diversity and firm performance. These studies have additionally investigated the impact of corporate governance codes (CGCs). This study include 75 research studies have used 37 theories. Most of the studies focused on agency and resource dependent theories, which this study include them. Also, this study used social capital theory as a contribution of the article, which rare studies used it, which they examine the relationship between board diversity and earnings management, besides firm performance.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Corporate Governance and Its Implications on Accounting and Finance |
| Editors | Ahmad J. Alqatan, Khaled Hussainey, Hichem Khlif |
| Publisher | IGI Global |
| Chapter | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781799848530 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1799848523, 9781799848523 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2020 |