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Complex And Diverse Roles Performed By Non-Executive Directors In The Context Of The Implementation Of The Non-Regulatory Codes Of Corporate Governance: Evidence From Small And Medium Firms In The Uk, H Gunathilake, Palli Mulla K A Chandrakumara Feb 2014

Complex And Diverse Roles Performed By Non-Executive Directors In The Context Of The Implementation Of The Non-Regulatory Codes Of Corporate Governance: Evidence From Small And Medium Firms In The Uk, H Gunathilake, Palli Mulla K A Chandrakumara

Anil Chandrakumara

This study aims to address two interrelated issues. (1) What is the role of nonexecutive directors (NEDs) of public companies listed in the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in the UK? (2) Whether AIM listed companies accept the principles and provisions of the Combined Code of Corporate Governance (CCCG)? And, if so, to what extent? The findings indicate that the nature of task of NEDs of AMI listed firms is characterised by multiplicity of tasks and task variation by the type of chair. This study contributes to fill the knowledge gap in the literature with regard to the role of NEDs …


Impact Of Individual Characteristics And Cultural Values On Citizenship And Task Performance: Experience Of Non-Academic Employees Of Universities, Anil Chandrakumara, Subashimi Senevirathne Feb 2013

Impact Of Individual Characteristics And Cultural Values On Citizenship And Task Performance: Experience Of Non-Academic Employees Of Universities, Anil Chandrakumara, Subashimi Senevirathne

Anil Chandrakumara

This study examines the impact of individual characteristics and cultural values on citizenship and task performance (CTP) of non-academic staff members of Sri Lankan universities. Literature review provides conceptual support for the proposed links between individual characteristics, cultural values, and CTP. Survey strategy was adopted and a questionnaire was distributed among 125 employees of five universities. Analysis was based on 72 usable returned questionnaires. ANOVA, correlation and regression analyses were performed in order to examine the proposed impact.