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Mahbub Zaman - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Shari'ah supervision, corporate governance and performance: Conventional vs. Islamic banks
2015Co-Authors: Mollah Sabur, Mahbub ZamanAbstract:The performance and accountability of boards of directors and effectiveness of governance mechanisms continue to be a matter of concern. Focusing on differences between conventional banks and Islamic banks, we examine the effect of (i) Shari-ah supervision boards, (ii) board structure and (iii) CEO-power on performance during the period 2005-2011. We find Shari'ah supervision boards positively impact on Islamic banks' performance when they perform a supervisory role, but the impact is negligible when they have only an advisory role. The effect of board structure (Board size and board independence) and CEO power (CEO-chair duality and internally recruited CEO) on the performance of Islamic banks is overall negative. Our findings provide support for the positive contribution of Shari'ah supervision boards overall negative. Our findings provide support for the positive contribution of Shari'ah supervision boards overall negative. Our findings provide support for the positive contribution of Shari'ah supervision boards but also emphasize the need for enforcement and regulatory mechanism for them to be more effective.
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Shari'ah supervision, corporate governance and performance: Conventional vs. Islamic banks
Journal of Banking and Finance, 2015Co-Authors: Sabur Mollah, Mahbub ZamanAbstract:The performance and accountability of boards of directors and effectiveness of governance mechanisms continue to be a matter of concern. Focusing on differences between conventional banks and Islamic banks, we examine the effect of (i) Shari’ah supervision boards, (ii) board structure and (iii) CEO-power on performance during the period 2005–2011. We find Shari’ah supervision boards positively impact on Islamic banks’ performance when they perform a supervisory role, but the impact is negligible when they have only an advisory role. The effect of board structure (board size and board independence) and CEO power (CEO-chair duality and internally recruited CEO) on the performance of Islamic banks is overall negative. Our findings provide support for the positive contribution of Shari’ah supervision boards but also emphasize the need for enforcement and regulatory mechanism for them to be more effective.
Sam Millet - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Influence of soiling on boar taint in Boars
Meat science, 2010Co-Authors: Marijke Aluwé, Karen Bekaert, Frank Tuyttens, Lynn Vanhaecke, S. De Smet, H.f. De Brabander, D.l. De Brabander, Sam MilletAbstract:It has been suggested that skatole, one of the main compounds responsible for boar taint, can be lowered by keeping pigs clean, as skatole can be absorbed through skin and/or lungs (Hansen, Larsen, Jensen, HansenMoller & Bartongade, 1994). With this experiment, we further investigated this hypothesis by comparing extremely clean with extremely dirty animals with regard to the occurrence of boar taint. One group of Boars was washed daily and pens were mucked on and littered down daily (CLEAN), a second group of Boars was rubbed with faeces daily (DIRTY) and a third group of Boars was kept in control conditions (CONTROL). The treatment was performed during the last four weeks before slaughter. According to the standardised consumer panel evaluations, Boars subjected to extra soiling had a higher concentration of boar taint than Boars that were kept extra clean. In contrast, expert panels judged general meat flavour to be inferior in CLEAN than CONTROL pigs. The home consumer panel, the hot iron method, and laboratory analyses, i.e., the presence of indole, skatole and androstenone in fat and serum, all showed no significant differences. So no clear indications towards skatole reduction by improving cleanliness of pigs were found.
Mengxin Zhao - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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determinants of the size and structure of corporate boards 1935 2000
2008Co-Authors: Kenneth Lehn, Sukesh Patro, Mengxin ZhaoAbstract:We examine the determinants of the size and composition of corporate boards for a sample of 82 U.S. companies that survived during the period 1935-2000. Our hypotheses lead to predictions that firm size, growth opportunities, merger activity, and geographical expansion are important determinants of these board characteristics. We find empirical evidence that the four variables are significant determinants of the size and/or composition of boards. After controlling for these determinants of board characteristics, we find no robust relation between firm performance and either board size or composition.
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determinants of the size and structure of corporate boards 1935 2000
2003Co-Authors: Kenneth Lehn, Sukesh Patro, Mengxin ZhaoAbstract:We argue that the size and composition of corporate boards are determined by tradeoffs involving the information that directors bring to boards versus the coordination costs and free rider problems associated with their additions to boards. Our hypotheses lead to predictions that firm size and growth opportunities are important determinants of these board characteristics. Using a sample of 82 U.S. firms that survived over the period of 1935 through 2000, we find strong support for the hypotheses. The hypotheses also find support in the relation between changes in board size and firms' merger and divestiture activity, and changes in the geographical diversification of firms. We find no robust relation between firm performance and either board size or composition after accounting for the determinants of these board characteristics.
Marijke Aluwé - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Influence of soiling on boar taint in Boars
Meat science, 2010Co-Authors: Marijke Aluwé, Karen Bekaert, Frank Tuyttens, Lynn Vanhaecke, S. De Smet, H.f. De Brabander, D.l. De Brabander, Sam MilletAbstract:It has been suggested that skatole, one of the main compounds responsible for boar taint, can be lowered by keeping pigs clean, as skatole can be absorbed through skin and/or lungs (Hansen, Larsen, Jensen, HansenMoller & Bartongade, 1994). With this experiment, we further investigated this hypothesis by comparing extremely clean with extremely dirty animals with regard to the occurrence of boar taint. One group of Boars was washed daily and pens were mucked on and littered down daily (CLEAN), a second group of Boars was rubbed with faeces daily (DIRTY) and a third group of Boars was kept in control conditions (CONTROL). The treatment was performed during the last four weeks before slaughter. According to the standardised consumer panel evaluations, Boars subjected to extra soiling had a higher concentration of boar taint than Boars that were kept extra clean. In contrast, expert panels judged general meat flavour to be inferior in CLEAN than CONTROL pigs. The home consumer panel, the hot iron method, and laboratory analyses, i.e., the presence of indole, skatole and androstenone in fat and serum, all showed no significant differences. So no clear indications towards skatole reduction by improving cleanliness of pigs were found.
Peter Wright - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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board vigilance director experience and corporate outcomes
Strategic Management Journal, 2008Co-Authors: Mark Kroll, Bruce A. Walters, Peter WrightAbstract:Agency‐based studies of boards of directors address factors relevant to board vigilance with respect to the monitoring of senior managers. We argue that relying solely on director vigilance may be limiting because vigilance without relevant experience is unlikely to ensure board effectiveness. Our contention is that boards comprising vigilant directors, as well as directors with appropriate knowledge gained through experience, not only will be better monitors, but also more useful advisors to top managers. The focus of our study is on the effect on acquisition outcomes of the interaction of board vigilance and director experiential learning. Consistent with our expectations, the empirical findings indicate that vigilant boards rich in appropriate experience are associated with superior acquisition outcomes. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.