Impact of board characteristics and gender diversity on research and development spending in Jordan
This study undertakes an investigation into the nexus between board characteristics and research and development (R&D) investments within the specific context of Jordan. Employing a dataset comprising 24 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the service and manufacturing sectors a...
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| author | Dua’a Shubita Majd Munir Iskandrani Hadeel Boshmaf Hadeel Yaseen Mohammad Fawzi Shubita |
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| description | This study undertakes an investigation into the nexus between board characteristics and research and development (R&D) investments within the specific context of Jordan. Employing a dataset comprising 24 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the service and manufacturing sectors and enlisted on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) throughout the period from 2010 to 2023, the empirical findings substantiate that the dimensions of the board, mainly board size and independence, exert a positive influence on the intensity of R&D expenditures. However, gender diversity exerts an inverse impact on R&D spending. Consequently, organizations with a tendency toward sustaining innovation endeavors are encouraged to accord heightened consideration to fostering gender diversity during the board selection process. However, CEO duality reveals an insignificant influence on R&D expenditures. To conclude, the study’s outcomes enrich the existing array of findings on the influence of women directors on board independence, particularly in R&D spending. Furthermore, the study offers policy recommendations, enhancing comprehension of the influence of women’s representation on R&D spending. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-325097afc255421c811e9df3ca935fd42025-08-20T02:38:18ZengLLC "CPC "Business Perspectives"Problems and Perspectives in Management1727-70511810-54672025-06-0123291092010.21511/ppm.23(2).2025.6622458Impact of board characteristics and gender diversity on research and development spending in JordanDua’a Shubita0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6333-8784Majd Munir Iskandrani1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3965-3896Hadeel Boshmaf2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4186-0085Hadeel Yaseen3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9331-6754Mohammad Fawzi Shubita4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7389-2108Finance Instructor, Department of Finance, The University of Jordan, Jordan; Assistant Professor of Finance, Alasala Colleges, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaPh.D., Associate Professor of Finance, Finance Department, University of JordanPh.D., Assistant Professor, Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Jordan, JordanPh.D., Full Professor, Financial Department, Faculty of Business, Jordan University, JordanPh.D., Professor, Department of Accounting, The World Islamic Sciences and Education University, JordanThis study undertakes an investigation into the nexus between board characteristics and research and development (R&D) investments within the specific context of Jordan. Employing a dataset comprising 24 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the service and manufacturing sectors and enlisted on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) throughout the period from 2010 to 2023, the empirical findings substantiate that the dimensions of the board, mainly board size and independence, exert a positive influence on the intensity of R&D expenditures. However, gender diversity exerts an inverse impact on R&D spending. Consequently, organizations with a tendency toward sustaining innovation endeavors are encouraged to accord heightened consideration to fostering gender diversity during the board selection process. However, CEO duality reveals an insignificant influence on R&D expenditures. To conclude, the study’s outcomes enrich the existing array of findings on the influence of women directors on board independence, particularly in R&D spending. Furthermore, the study offers policy recommendations, enhancing comprehension of the influence of women’s representation on R&D spending.https://www.businessperspectives.org/images/pdf/applications/publishing/templates/article/assets/22458/PPM_2025_02_Shubita.pdfboard structuredecision-makingJordanR&D spendingwomen directors |
| spellingShingle | Dua’a Shubita Majd Munir Iskandrani Hadeel Boshmaf Hadeel Yaseen Mohammad Fawzi Shubita Impact of board characteristics and gender diversity on research and development spending in Jordan Problems and Perspectives in Management board structure decision-making Jordan R&D spending women directors |
| title | Impact of board characteristics and gender diversity on research and development spending in Jordan |
| title_full | Impact of board characteristics and gender diversity on research and development spending in Jordan |
| title_fullStr | Impact of board characteristics and gender diversity on research and development spending in Jordan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of board characteristics and gender diversity on research and development spending in Jordan |
| title_short | Impact of board characteristics and gender diversity on research and development spending in Jordan |
| title_sort | impact of board characteristics and gender diversity on research and development spending in jordan |
| topic | board structure decision-making Jordan R&D spending women directors |
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