The Influence of Board of Directors Composition on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
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Date
2013-09Author
Chepkosgei, Percy.
Type
ThesisLanguage
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of board of directors
composition on financial performance of 43 commercial banks in Kenya. The study
was guided by the research objectives to establish the influence of board of directors
composition on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. A cross
sectional survey research method and the data obtained was analyzed using descriptive
and inferential statistical analysis. Findings of the study revealed that board size, average
tenure, ratio of female directors, occupational experience of the directors and ratio of
non-executive could significantly predict only CAR, ROE and ROA. It was
recommended that Banks should first engage in establishing which of the many
performance measures to prioritize since composition of the board have varied
significant influences on the different performance measures, only then will they be
able to have an optimum board composition that would positively impact on firm
financial performance.
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A Research Project Submitted In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirement For The Award Of The Degree Of Master Of Business Administration School Of Business, University Of NairobiPublisher
University of Nairobi School of Business