Enhancing Boardroom Diversity in Saudi Arabia

This monograph evaluates the research on corporate board diversity and governance in Saudi Arabia, focusing on increasing board diversity in a different cultural and social setting. It presents over two thousand secondary data items and compares them to data from 2020 to show the social change from old to new diversity logics amidst broader social change. The book will provide a clear picture of boardroom diversity in Saudi Arabia and contribute to knowledge by understanding board diversity and exploring changes due to social structure shifts. It will benefit accounting and governance academics and the broader practitioner community, particularly those interested in social change and the Vision 2030 strategic framework.

Format: Hardback
Length: 179 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2023
Publisher: De Gruyter

This comprehensive monograph delves into the examination of research on the drivers and significance of corporate board diversity and corporate governance, with a specific focus on Saudi Arabia. It offers a detailed analysis of how to enhance board diversity in a diverse cultural and social context, achieved through the presentation of over two thousand secondary data items. By comparing these data with data from 2020, the book showcases the social transition from traditional to modern diversity logics amidst broader societal changes. Additionally, a comparative analysis of global trends is conducted to provide a comprehensive understanding of boardroom diversity in Saudi Arabia.

The book aims to provide a clear picture of boardroom diversity in Saudi Arabia, contributing to knowledge by exploring the impact of social structure shifts on the boardroom and the extent of resistance encountered. It will be of significant value to accounting and governance academics, as well as the broader practitioner community. Furthermore, the book holds importance for those interested in examining social change and the role of Saudi Arabia's national plan, Vision 2030, which serves as a strategic framework for reducing the country's dependence on oil, diversifying its economy, and developing its public sector.

The first book to investigate boardroom diversity in Saudi Arabia, this comprehensive work captures the change in Saudi boardrooms across six demographic types of diversity. It delves into the impact of social settings in Saudi culture, highlighting the Vision of 2030. Furthermore, the book offers a comprehensive review of Saudi Arabia's most recent corporate governance codes, providing valuable insights into the country's corporate governance practices.

In conclusion, this monograph is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners interested in understanding the drivers and significance of corporate board diversity and corporate governance in Saudi Arabia. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the current state of boardroom diversity and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with enhancing board diversity in a diverse cultural and social context.

Weight: 445g
Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110741612