Gender Diversity in the Boardrooms and Financial Performance of a Firm - A Literature Review
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This research conducts a thorough literature analysis to investigate the impact of gender diversity in the boardroom on the financial performance of organizations. The literature review reveals that there is no clear consensus regarding the effect of gender diversity on the financial performance of businesses. Additionally, an attempt has been made in this research to examine the various quota systems that have been implemented in different nations to enhance the status of gender diversity.
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