Impact of Internal Corporate Governance Mechanism on Social Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Pakistan

Zahid Imran and Owais Shafique

Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 2022, vol. 8, issue 1, 59-74

Abstract: ABSTRACT &Purpose: The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of internal corporate governance mechanisms on the social performance of microfinance institutions of Pakistan.Design/Methodology/Approach: A survey questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were collected manually and online (Google survey form). The data collected were analyzed through Smart PLS.Findings: The results showed that board of directors, board meetings and frequency of board meetings as components of internal corporate governance mechanism have a positive and significant impact on the social performance of microfinance institutions of Pakistan.Implications/Originality/Value: The originality and contribution of this study is that this is the first study that analyzed the impact of board of directors, board meetings and frequency of board meetings as a component of internal corporate governance mechanism on the social performance of microfinance institutions of Pakistan.&&

Keywords: Social Performance; Microfinance Institutions; Frequency of Board Meetings; Board of Directors; Corporate Governance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.26710/jafee.v8i1.2186

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