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{"title":"Can female directors affect IPO withdrawal risk?","authors":"Fouad Jamaani","doi":"10.1016/j.bushor.2025.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bushor.2025.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article fills a gap in the gender diversity and initial public offering (IPO) withdrawal literature by examining how female directors on boards of management at the time of offering affect withdrawal risk. The study employs a global dataset encompassing 33,535 withdrawn and completed IPOs between January 1995 and December 2019 in 22 diverse country settings with varying economic developments, legal systems, and cultural values. I utilize a cross-sectional probit estimate approach. I identify compelling evidence that a 10% increase in women’s presence on boards reduced worldwide IPO withdrawals by up to 49%. Employing female directors prior to an IPO offers a corporate governance signaling approach for IPO owners that reduces information asymmetry among IPO investors, minimizing the likelihood of IPO withdrawal. Investors in the primary market now have reliable information suggesting that investing in IPO businesses that encourage gender diversity ensures successful listing of IPOs and effective investment decisions. This is because investors’ funds placed in IPOs that are expected to be withdrawn are eventually anticipated to be refunded. If investors are required to maintain their capital in an IPO business that could, at a certain point, be withdrawn from the market, this type of investment is unquestionably worthless. To the best of the scientific community’s understanding, this is the first time that solid proof of a significant reverse relationship between the presence of female directors and withdrawal risk for IPO enterprises has been uncovered. My findings, which demonstrate the critical importance of promoting gender diversity in IPO businesses, may be useful to those organizations that regulate the primary market. In the IPO market, female directors help reduce the risk of withdrawal, which may encourage local private equity owners to float their enterprises on the primary market, thereby enhancing economic growth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48347,"journal":{"name":"Business Horizons","volume":"68 3","pages":"Pages 361-383"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143906153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Inside front cover - ed board","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S0007-6813(25)00061-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0007-6813(25)00061-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48347,"journal":{"name":"Business Horizons","volume":"68 3","pages":"Page IFC"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143907931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gender representations and user engagement in social media posts of companies: Dream crazier or keep walking?","authors":"Ganga S. Dhanesh ,&nbsp;Sarah Marschlich","doi":"10.1016/j.bushor.2025.01.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bushor.2025.01.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Harmful gender stereotypes perpetuated and reinforced via gendered corporate communication can have deeply adverse consequences—particularly for women. Although a rich body of work has examined gender representation and its effects on advertising, there are hardly any insights into corporate social media communication. It is important to examine this as social media is a critical channel for stakeholder engagement, especially when leveraging its visual affordances. Hence, we conducted a visual social semiotic content analysis of 543 Instagram posts of international B2C companies to see how companies represented gender on social media and how various aspects of gender representation are related to user engagement. We found both diverse and inclusive gender portrayals and the sticky persistence of stereotypes. While women were depicted more as individual, central figures compared to men—allowing women to gain more visibility—women were more often associated with female gender-stereotypical topics than men. While no differences were found between gender representations and user engagement, user engagement differed between visuals showing men and women when considering their ethnicity. As such, we offer five evidence-based recommendations on how companies can contribute to gender equity by addressing gendered communication on social media.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48347,"journal":{"name":"Business Horizons","volume":"68 3","pages":"Pages 301-318"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143907939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Male champion groups for gender equality: Big potential, major challenges","authors":"Isabel Metz ,&nbsp;Carol T. Kulik","doi":"10.1016/j.bushor.2025.02.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bushor.2025.02.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Women continue to be underrepresented in senior leadership roles around the world, yet few organizations are making gender equality a strategic priority. With mounting pressure from regulatory bodies for organizations to advance gender equality, male champion groups are emerging as an innovative change strategy. However, even the most enthusiastic leader can be criticized for well-intentioned gender equality efforts. As these groups multiply in Australia and elsewhere, it is important to investigate the factors that constrain their effectiveness and consider how their potential can be delivered. We used archival data to document the progress and activity of five male champion groups and conducted 41 interviews to highlight the challenges they faced. Members of an inaugural group experimented with gender equality initiatives in their organizations and publicly advocated for gender equality. In groups that followed, most members engaged in low-impact scoping activities and avoided public advocacy. As such, we highlight two unique challenges experienced by male champion groups: (1) assembling a critical mass of highly committed members and (2) managing high-status members. As groups multiply, these challenges become more visible. To combat this, we provide three recommendations for harnessing the potential of male champion groups: (1) thoroughly vet members, (2) provide realistic previews, and (3) establish group charters.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48347,"journal":{"name":"Business Horizons","volume":"68 3","pages":"Pages 319-330"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143907954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Proactive efforts to eliminate sexual harassment by clients","authors":"Stephanie Prevost","doi":"10.1016/j.bushor.2024.05.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bushor.2024.05.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Companies need to focus on eradicating the sexual harassment of their employees at the hands of clients. Sexual harassment by clients can push valuable employees out of the company and cause the employer to be liable. In addition, addressing sexual harassment from clients can be tricky, as companies have differing policies related to acknowledging and addressing sexual harassment complaints. To combat this, companies should take proactive steps to ensure that clients are held accountable for sexual harassment with the ultimate goal of eliminating harassment entirely. This article provides recommendations for such proactive steps, including internal benchmarking, targeted policymaking, effective internal training, and the utilization of contract provisions to increase accountability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48347,"journal":{"name":"Business Horizons","volume":"68 3","pages":"Pages 331-340"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141277511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gender equity at all ages and stages: Examining stereotypes of perimenopausal and menopausal women in the workplace","authors":"Lauren Beitelspacher ,&nbsp;Katrin Fischer","doi":"10.1016/j.bushor.2024.12.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bushor.2024.12.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>At any given moment, almost a quarter of the world’s population could be experiencing perimenopause or menopause, according to the World Health Organization. Symptoms may range from severe hot flashes to intense brain fog to debilitating pain. The Mayo Clinic discovered that in the US alone, menopause causes women an estimated $1.8 billion annually owing to missed working time. Although menopause may impact almost half of the world’s population, there is still little medical, organizational, or policy research to support women during this time. In this article, we focus specifically on the work-related challenges that perimenopausal and menopausal women face as they navigate the heights of their careers while undergoing significant hormonal and bodily changes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48347,"journal":{"name":"Business Horizons","volume":"68 3","pages":"Pages 341-349"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143907955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Leading by example from the C-suite: An interview with Kate Trumbull, Executive Vice President, Domino's Pizza","authors":"April E. Sellers","doi":"10.1016/j.bushor.2025.02.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bushor.2025.02.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48347,"journal":{"name":"Business Horizons","volume":"68 3","pages":"Pages 225-227"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143907935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Public accounting’s gender ledger: Where should audit firms target their gender initiatives to better balance representation?","authors":"Sarah A. Judge ,&nbsp;Kristen Thompson","doi":"10.1016/j.bushor.2024.10.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bushor.2024.10.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Although men and women enter the public accounting profession at similar rates, women are not equally represented at the highest leadership levels. One possible contributor to the gender gap is that women and men enter the profession with differing levels of fit with the profession, which is the congruence between what an employee values and what an organization values. Using survey evidence from future public accounting professionals, we find that on average, women experience less fit with the public accounting profession as compared to men in three distinct areas; women desire the public accounting profession to be: (1) more people-oriented, (2) less demanding, and (3) less competitive than they perceive it to be. Based on these results, we provide suggestions that firms can implement to improve fit for women in these areas. Our findings and suggestions will allow firms to develop improved gender initiatives that can help reduce gender disparity in the public accounting industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48347,"journal":{"name":"Business Horizons","volume":"68 3","pages":"Pages 253-262"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143907937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is there a global-business-subculture effect on gender differences? A multisociety analysis of subordinate influence on ethics behaviors","authors":"David A. Ralston ,&nbsp;Jane Terpstra-Tong ,&nbsp;Prem Ramburuth ,&nbsp;Charlotte Karam ,&nbsp;Olivier Furrer ,&nbsp;Irina Naoumova ,&nbsp;Malika Richards ,&nbsp;Narasimhan Srinivasan ,&nbsp;Fidel León-Darder ,&nbsp;Emmanuelle Reynaud ,&nbsp;María Teresa de la Garza Carranza ,&nbsp;Tania Casado ,&nbsp;Marina Dabic ,&nbsp;Maria Kangasniemi ,&nbsp;Ian Palmer ,&nbsp;Erna Szabo ,&nbsp;Jaime Ruiz Gutiérrez ,&nbsp;Florian von Wangenheim ,&nbsp;Pingping Fu ,&nbsp;Andre Pekerti ,&nbsp;David M. Brock","doi":"10.1016/j.bushor.2025.02.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bushor.2025.02.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While business studies on gender have increased, they continue to adopt traditional approaches with limited samples drawn from general populations (e.g., students and teachers). In contrast, we investigate gender differences with our focus solely on business professionals. Specifically, we study 40 societies using the four dimensions of subordinate influence ethics (SIE) behaviors: pro-organizational behaviors, image-management behaviors, self-serving behaviors, and maliciously intended behaviors. We employed crossvergence theory as our theoretical foundation, with its two competing forces, sociocultural (gender differences) and business-ideological (no gender differences), which translates to a global-business-subculture effect. We found no gender differences for three of the four SIE behaviors and minimal differences for the fourth for our sample of business professionals. Thus, our findings differ significantly from those of previous general-population samples. We also tested for societal-level moderating effects of collectivism and individualism using the business values dimensions (BVD) measure. Our individualism findings, the primary values dimension associated with business success, in conjunction with findings from other studies, support our nonsignificant SIE differences findings. In sum, the truly minimal gender differences that we found provide strong support for the perspective that there is a global-business-subculture effect. Our findings also suggest that ethical differences between genders are minimal across the global workforce. We discuss the implications for international business.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48347,"journal":{"name":"Business Horizons","volume":"68 3","pages":"Pages 277-300"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143907953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gender equity in business","authors":"April E. Sellers","doi":"10.1016/j.bushor.2025.02.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bushor.2025.02.009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48347,"journal":{"name":"Business Horizons","volume":"68 3","pages":"Pages 213-215"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143907932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}