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Board Structure, Process and Performance: evidence from public‐listed companies in Singapore

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  • David Wan
  • C. H. Ong

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Past literature in board research has centred on board structure and company performance. Over the years, empirical studies do not reveal a conclusive relationship between these two variables (Dalton and Daily, 1999. Across the Board, March, 28–32). Until recently, the literature on board processes has been sparse. The reason for insufficient empirical work on board processes possibly is due to the difficulty of gaining access to boards. In this paper, we propose a conceptual model and tested the model on publicly listed companies in Singapore. Based on a sample of 212 company responses and 299 directors, we conclude that board structure does not affect board process while board process is related to board performance. In terms of individual parameters, effort norms, cognitive conflict and the presence and usage of skills are positively related to board roles and board transparency. Also, affective and process conflicts are negatively related to board roles and board transparency. Finally, board process does not mediate the relationship between board structure and board performance.

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  • David Wan & C. H. Ong, 2005. "Board Structure, Process and Performance: evidence from public‐listed companies in Singapore," Corporate Governance: An International Review, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 13(2), pages 277-290, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:corgov:v:13:y:2005:i:2:p:277-290
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8683.2005.00422.x
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