Abstract
Scholars and practitioners are interested in board effectiveness, yet we know relatively little about directors' engagement in the boardroom. We integrate identity theory and social identity theory research with literature on board monitoring and resource provision to model how directors' multiple identities affect their behavior. We propose that directors' strength of identification with multiple identities affects the extent to which they engage in monitoring and resource provision. We discuss implications for corporate governance research and practice.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 441-456 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Organization Science |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2008 |
Keywords
- Board of directors
- Board performance
- Identity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Strategy and Management
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
- Management of Technology and Innovation