The Effectiveness of the Independent Directorship System in China’s Listed Companies : Evidence from Firms Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

• Main Authors: Khadijah Musa., Soh, Samuel Hong En., Wu, Tzu Ying.
• Other Authors: Tan, Lay Hong
• Format: Final Year Project
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: DRNTU::Business::Management
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/9636
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the independent director system in China’s listed companies. A regression analysis was conducted to examine if a relationship existed between independence and firm performance. The study concludes that the relationship is still weak and provides reco...