Board demographic characteristics and governance practices of SOEs in Ghana

Abstract

Across the globe and particularly in the developing country settings, there has been an upsurge of interests from businesses, academics and policy-makers alike in understanding the relationship between corporate board characteristics and governance practices of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). This understanding especially in post-pandemic era would aid in formulating best policies for optimal performance of the SOEs. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of board characteristics on corporate governance practices in SOEs in Ghana. Utilizing a structured questionnaire, data was collected from employees across various SOEs and analysed through Smart-PLS structural equation modelling. The findings indicate that board demographic characteristics have a significantly positive impact on governance practices, underscoring the importance of diversity in board composition. This outcome highlights the need for SOE policymakers to prioritize board diversity to enhance governance efficacy. This research enriches the literature on corporate governance in the developing country context and has practical implications for enhancing SOE management and performance. It also provides a foundation for future research to explore the dynamics of board characteristics in different contexts.

Keywords: {'name': 'Board Characteristics'}, {'name': 'Corporate Governance'}, {'name': 'State-Owned Enterprises'}, {'name': 'Structural Equation Modelling'}, {'name': 'Ghana'}

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Kwaku Asiedu-Nketiah
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Yakubu Yakubu
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Dennis Yao Dzansi
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