Board attributes and performance of government-linked companies (GLCs): evidence from an emerging economy

• Main Authors: Sheikh Hassan, Ahmad Fahmi, Karbhari, Yusuf, Mohamad Isa, Ahmad Afendi, Ab Razak, Nazrul Hisyam
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Virtus Interpress 2017
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/60593/1/Board%20attributes%20and%20performance%20of%20government-linked%20companies%20%28GLCs%29%20evidence%20from%20an%20emerging%20economy.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/60593/; https://www.virtusinterpress.org/BOARD-ATTRIBUTES-AND-PERFORMANCE.html

Government linked companies (GLCs) play a unique role in the Malaysian public sector and are perceived to be the key drivers of the economy wielding influence in the financial market. This study investigates the impact of an important governance mechanism, i.e. the board of directors on performance...