Dai, L, Li, P, Baruch, Y et al. (1 more author) (2022) Academic Independent Directors in China: Factors Influencing Career Decision-making. Career Development International, 27 (6/7). pp. 634-656. ISSN 1362-0436
Abstract
Purpose
The board independence norm has shaped corporate governance globally, but research on the supply of independent directors (IDs) is limited. “New careers” studies suggest that dynamic non-conventional career paths are evolving, but empirical evidence is mostly limited to Western societies. The authors studied reasons for academics to consider taking on an ID role in firms in China.
Design/methodology/approach
Employing a quantitative methodology, data were collected via a survey targeting 1,500 academics, representing a quarter of business-linked academics in China's National Key Universities. The response rate was 55% and, after eliminating irrelevant responses, the sample used comprised 581 academics, 111 of whom have taken on an ID role.
Findings
Career orientation and work attitudes play significant roles in decision-making around career success. Becoming an ID can be a rewarding and positive career path for academics who look for additional responsibility, income and impact. This new academic career path manifests in how career actors interact with each other to reach a state of equilibrium in a wider career ecosystem. Appointing academics with relevant knowledge and willingness to create impact can help organisations – both firms and academic institutions.
Practical implications
Becoming an ID can increase future collaborations and success in terms of research and corporate governance, and offer individuals another route to career success.
Originality/value
The results contribute to research on career studies and corporate governance, revealing a new source of talent for firms and a new career path for academics.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited. This is an author produced version of an article published in Career Development International. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Academic careers; Academic directors; China; Corporate governance; Independent directors |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Business (Leeds) > Management Division (LUBS) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 13 Oct 2022 15:01 |
Last Modified: | 20 Dec 2022 16:52 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Emerald |
Identification Number: | 10.1108/CDI-11-2021-0288 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:191900 |