...). Design/methodology/approach Using a dynamic system generalized method of moments estimation to control for endogeneity, the data for this research is manually collected from the annual reports of small and large firms in Nigeria (80 firms) and South Africa (100 firms) for the period 2012–2017 (900 firm...

...Abdul Latif Alhassan; Kalwani Zyambo; Mary-Ann Afua Boakye Purpose This paper examines the role of corporate governance on the financial performance of life insurers in South Africa. Specifically, the paper tests two competing hypotheses on the role of boards as effective monitors of opportunistic...

.... This finding was not unexpected given the large and growing wage gap in South Africa. Close to two-thirds of OMIG’s private deliberations were successful. Engagement success was positively associated with a targeted company’s capacity to change and desire to protect its reputation. Research limitations...

... in an emerging market by using a comprehensive measure. Design/methodology/approach The analysis covered 1,600 directors who served on the boards of the 100 largest companies listed in South Africa over the period 2011–2016. In addition to directorships held at listed companies, board positions at unlisted...

... – The content analysis shows that the areas of indices are important in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Woolworths’ spectrum of efforts in sustainability business practices. Practical implications – The study demonstrates practically how Woolworths South Africa implements, monitors...

... of $1bn, which a country such as South Africa could ill afford. The knowledge gained during the duration of the project will be of little benefit to the country, particularly as the knowledge context was extremely narrow. Originality/value – The paper addresses a topic that has not been...

... as the study has explored new aspects of corporate branding. Practical implications This study offers managerial implications particularly for practitioners located in emerging markets such as South Africa. Originality/value This study validates the multidimensional nature of CCBs...