Title: Contribution of women to managerial performance and governance efficiency: the case of the Middle East and GCC countries executives and directors

Authors: Ruba Younes Mhanna

Addresses: USEK Business School, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, P.O. Box 446, Jounieh, Lebanon

Abstract: This research study aims for understanding women influence on management performance and on governance efficiency. The literature review shed the light on theoretical perspectives that deal with the contractual and cognitive current to illustrate the added value of women into contemporary firms. Board diversity, gender diversity are the key terms that define women involvement into operational, monitoring and strategic dimensions. The research methodology was based on mixed research one. The qualitative approach revealed the perceptions of the interviewees and contributed for the elaboration of the research hypotheses and the questionnaire. A quantitative, as a complementary approach, has helped generalising the obtained results from a qualitative investigation. Accordingly, the conceptual model reflects five research hypotheses, and which were subsequently tested empirically following the dissemination of a questionnaire to 255 women CEO/board directors. Data collected was statistically processed using SPSS and AMOS software. Empirical results interpretation may have emphasised the importance and usefulness of leadership style, conflict resolution management, strategic direction and risk management, strategic reflection and professional experiences.

Keywords: women; gender diversity; governance; management performance.

DOI: 10.1504/EMJM.2020.113085

EuroMed Journal of Management, 2020 Vol.3 No.3/4, pp.232 - 245

Received: 16 Apr 2020
Accepted: 16 Apr 2020
Published online: 18 Feb 2021 *

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