A PRISMA Framework-Based Systematic Literature Review on Corporate Board ‎Gender Diversity Issues in Firm Performance in The IT Sector

  • Authors

    • Archana M Ph.D. (IFT) Research Scholar, VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
    • Dr Ragini Assistant Professor, VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
    https://doi.org/10.14419/5jsdpm77

    Received date: August 20, 2025

    Accepted date: September 28, 2025

    Published date: November 7, 2025

  • Board Gender Diversity; Board of Directors; Firm Performance; Monetary ‎Disparities; Corporate Board; Information Technology Sector

  • Abstract

    This study examines how gender diversity affects the information technology sector's firm ‎performance. “It explores the impact of women on boards on long-term revenue, business ‎development, good governance, and competitive edge. The originality of this research lies in ‎its focus on how female directors can enhance board performance in the IT sector, building on ‎existing studies that link gender diversity to financial success and company performance. Our ‎focus is only on the IT sector, which is the unique contribution of our study. The study ‎analysed 649 research papers using a PRISMA systematic literature review to explore how ‎gender diversity affects firm performance in the information technology sector. It suggests ‎that firms increase women’s board representation for ethical, social, and financial reasons. However, ‎challenges remain, such as the traditional male-dominated network limiting women's access to ‎corporate boards, and achieving a critical mass (a sufficient number to influence board ‎dynamics) of females is crucial to reap the benefits of gender diversity”‎.

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    M, A., & Dr Ragini. (2025). A PRISMA Framework-Based Systematic Literature Review on Corporate Board ‎Gender Diversity Issues in Firm Performance in The IT Sector. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(7), 297-306. https://doi.org/10.14419/5jsdpm77