Objective – This paper investigates the effect of board composition on non-performing loans (NPLs) for a sample 31 commercial banks in Tanzania.Design/methodology A quantitative study methodology was employed using annual data covering period 2011-2020. The authors used one-step generalised method moments (GMM) approach to estimate percentage growth NPLs Tanzania.Results concludes that number m...

This research is an attempt to make progress in the understanding of the process of board formation and its impact on the functions performed by the board in young entrepreneurial ventures. We study the link between board members’ characteristics and the effective accomplishment of monitoring and resource provision functions. Expanding earlier research we argue that the identity of external fin...

This study examines the relation between board characteristics and firm performance among life insurance companies in Thailand. Prior research suggests that boards of directors play a critical role in monitoring non-financial companies in Thailand. However, it is possible that board characteristics are not important in the life insurance industry due to the nature of business and the effect of ...