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The validity of measuring director and board performance: continuum or categorisation?

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  • Susan P. Jauncey
  • David N. Moseley-Greatwich

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This paper investigated the effects, ramifications and limitations of categorising and labelling Directors and Boards when measuring or evaluating performance. According to Weiner (1982) labelling can have a profound impact on a person's life, leading to stigmas, reputation bias, prejudice or discrimination which can adversely impact Director and Board performance. Labelling Directors' behavioural traits can lead to the exaggeration of behaviours and lead fellow Directors or shareholders to have preconceived expectations about Directors. This study hypothesised that measurement of Directors and Boards should be measured on a continuum and remain fluid. Fluid measurement takes into account all aspects of a Directors behaviour, circumstances and situational impacts, without categorisation or judgement. Results suggest Directors feel more confident in their ability to perform as Directors and evidence a greater state of preparedness and readiness for change. Findings are discussed in terms of the impacts for Directors, decision-making ability and Board performance.

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  • Susan P. Jauncey & David N. Moseley-Greatwich, 2007. "The validity of measuring director and board performance: continuum or categorisation?," International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 3(3), pages 262-273.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbget:v:3:y:2007:i:3:p:262-273
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    1. Rebecca Booth & Donald Nordberg, 2021. "Self or other: directors’ attitudes towards policy initiatives for external board evaluation," International Journal of Disclosure and Governance, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 18(2), pages 120-135, June.

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