Although the number of women on boards has grown during the past few decades, the proportion of women to men has stagnated in recent years, remaining at less than 17 percent among Fortune 500 firms between 2012 and 2013. Some research has hinted that companies can benefit from the expertise, freedom of expression, and broader strategic outlook typically afforded by bringing more female directors into the boardroom. But other studies have warned that boardroom diversity can bog down decision making, create unnecessary conflict, and restrict consensus.
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