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

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...

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Main Authors: Khadijah Musa., Soh, Samuel Hong En., Wu, Tzu Ying.
Other Authors: Tan, Lay Hong
Format: Final Year Project
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/9636
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
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Summary: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 recommendations to improve China’s corporate governance system.