... ability to secure important resources for the firm is considered, social capital as a viable additional rationale for board diversity can also be considered. The purpose of this paper is to argue that diverse members of the board are likely to have social capital that differs from non-diverse members...

... that the selection of directors is not a complex process. On the other hand, social and human capital theories suggest that personal investments in human and social capital legitimate the individual as a potential director. As directorship opportunities arise, matching and alignment occurs between individuals...

... if they are to achieve sustainable performance in both financial and social terms. Originality/value The paper presents an original model of organizational transformation through innovation and engagement and draws links between the new model and the social capital literature. The mainly qualitative...

... with in the responsibility dimension enabling integration through contextual links with the competitive dimensions. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Strategic management Stakeholder analysis Social capital Corporate social responsibility In general, all three dimensions of strategic...