Al-Musali, Mahfoudh Abdul Karem Mahfoudh and Ku Ismail, Ku Nor Izah (2015) Board diversity and intellectual capital performance. Accounting Research Journal, 28 (3). pp. 268-283. ISSN 1030-9616

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Abstract

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to investigate if the effectiveness of board meetings moderates the relationship between board diversity (in terms of educational level and nationality) and intellectual capital (IC) performance. Design/methodology/approach– The empirical data are drawn from banks’ annual reports over the three-year period of 2008 to 2010. Public’s value-added intellectual coefficient method is applied to measure IC performance. The frequency of board meetings is used a proxy for board meeting effectiveness.Findings– Based on the hierarchical regression analysis, our results do not support the hypothesis that the effect of board diversity on IC performance is positive as the effectiveness of board meetings increases.Practical implications – Findings of this study indicate that there is a need for more effective meetings through providing appropriate and sufficient information to directors, particularly in strategic issues such as those related to IC that could make board members better prepared and more involved in meetings.Originality/value– This study adds to the literature, as it is the first study that explores the variables that could affect the relationship between board diversity and IC performance in the context of banks.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	VAIC, GCC banks, Board meetings, Intellectual capital performance, Board diversity
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Divisions:	Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy (TISSA)
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Ku Nor Izah Ku Ismail
Date Deposited:	20 Dec 2015 02:30
Last Modified:	12 Apr 2016 06:45
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/16471

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