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Board composition and the gender pay gap : Evidence from the United Kingdom
Dokter, David (2024) Board composition and the gender pay gap : Evidence from the United Kingdom.
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| Abstract: | This thesis investigates the relationship between the proportion of women on corporate boards and the median gender pay gap within large companies in the United Kingdom. Despite legislative measures like the Equal Pay Act 1970 and the Equality Act 2010, the gender pay gap remains a persistent problem in the UK. This study examines whether increasing female representation on corporate boards can mitigate this disparity. Using data from the UK Government’s Gender Pay Gap Reporting Service and the Orbis database, this thesis analyzes 1,194 companies. The methodology includes a robust regression analysis to explore the correlation between the percentage of female directors on the board and the median hourly gender pay gap. Results indicate a significant negative relationship; higher female board representation correlates with a smaller median gender pay gap. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Programme: | International Business Administration BSc (50952) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100248 |
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