Gender Diversity and Leadership: Assessing Its Effect on Organisational Performance in Multinational Corporations in China
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https://doi.org/10.53797/ujssh.v3i2.44.2024Keywords:
Gender Diversity, Leadership, Organizational Performance, Multinational CorporationsAbstract
This study examines the influence of gender diversity in leadership on the performance of multinational corporations (MNCs) in China. A quantitative research design was employed to collect data from 100 multinational corporations across several industries, assessing gender diversity in leadership positions alongside key performance measures, including financial performance, innovation output, and employee satisfaction. The results indicate a favourable correlation between gender diversity and organisational performance, with greater gender diversity associated with improved financial outcomes, enhanced innovation, and elevated employee happiness. The findings indicate that gender-diverse leadership teams enhance decision-making, innovation, and organisational performance, especially in rapidly changing markets such as China. The study highlights the significance of promoting gender diversity in leadership positions as a strategic benefit for organisations pursuing sustainable growth and competitive advantage. The report emphasises the necessity for additional research on the extensive impacts of gender diversity and other diversity forms in leadership, along with the influence of organisational culture in improving these results.
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