This study examined views of 280 women directors as to why so few women sit on corporate boards. They served on Canadian corporate boards of directors and completed anonymous questionnaires. Women directors wanted more women on boards. Attitudes of male CEOs and board Chairmen were seen as the biggest obstacle.
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