Corporate governance, board networks and firm performance

Deeksha Singh

Journal of International Management, 2025, vol. 31, issue 4

Abstract: This study revisits the corporate governance–firm performance relationship using a multi-theoretic framework, drawing on agency theory and resource dependence theory (RDT). Focusing on emerging market firms in India, I argue that the benefits of board independence, traditionally emphasized for monitoring and resource access roles, are contingent upon other governance mechanisms and network structures. Using a longitudinal dataset of 2689 publicly listed firms in India, I find that board independence, separation of the CEO and board chair roles and family ownership positively influence firm performance. Additionally, firms with greater board network centrality perform better, accessing vital financial, institutional, and knowledge resources. Importantly, the findings reveal that the positive effects of board independence are diminished in the presence of high family ownership and strong board network ties, suggesting a contingency-based governance-performance relationship. This study contributes to corporate governance literature by highlighting the contextual nature of governance effectiveness in emerging markets.

Keywords: Corporate governance; Board networks; Emerging market; Board independence; Ownership structure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.intman.2025.101261

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