Does Female Representation on Boards of Directors Associate with the ‘Most Ethical Companies’ List?

Corporate Reputation Review, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 270-280, 2009

Posted: 15 Feb 2011

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Richard A. Bernardi

Roger Williams University - Gabelli School of Business; Roger Williams University

Susan M. Bosco

Roger Williams University - Gabelli School of Business

Veronica L. Columb

Roger Williams University

Date Written: 2009

Abstract

This study examines the association between the number of women directors on a company’s board of directors and the company’s appearance on Ethisphere Magazine’s “World’s Most Ethical Companies” list. This research extends the work of Bernardi et al. (2002) on female directors in Fortune 500 companies and Bernardi et al. (2006) dealing with the association between female representation on corporate boards of directors and Fortune’s 100 ‘Best Companies’ list. We found that having a higher percentage of women on the board of directors of a Fortune’s 500 company associated with the corporation being listed on Ethisphere Magazine’s “World’s Most Ethical Companies” list.

Suggested Citation

Bernardi, Richard A. and Bosco, Susan M. and Columb, Veronica L., Does Female Representation on Boards of Directors Associate with the ‘Most Ethical Companies’ List? (2009). Corporate Reputation Review, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 270-280, 2009, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1761367

Richard A. Bernardi (Contact Author)

Roger Williams University - Gabelli School of Business ( email )

Bristol, RI 02809
United States

Roger Williams University ( email )

Bristol, RI 02809
United States

Susan M. Bosco

Roger Williams University - Gabelli School of Business ( email )

Bristol, RI 02809
United States

Veronica L. Columb

Roger Williams University ( email )

Bristol, RI 02809
United States

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