Bias in the boardroom
by Oliver Marnet
International Journal of Behavioural Accounting and Finance (IJBAF), Vol. 2, No. 3/4, 2011

Abstract: This paper investigates the impact of social and psychological factors on the quality of boardroom decision-making. It is argued that bias in the boardroom undermines the monitoring function of boards, with a particularly negative impact on the functional independence of non-executive directors. The study is informed by a two-year participant observer case study of the governance failures of a housing association that experienced significant adverse performance resulting in its near collapse. The case study adds insights to the theoretical discussion by highlighting the pervasive nature of bias in boardroom proceedings. The paper closes by exploring means to minimise the impact of bias.

Online publication date: Fri, 20-Jan-2012

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