Boardroom Change in Norway

Posted: 5 Apr 2012

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Jay W. Lorsch

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Melissa Barton

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Date Written: March 5, 2012

Abstract

In 2003, the Norwegian Parliament amended the Public Limited Companies Act in order to achieve greater representation of women on corporate boards. According to the amendment, all state-owned companies and public limited companies were required to have at least 40% women on their boards. This case uses first-hand accounts from Norwegian directors to document the Norwegian business community's reaction to the quota, how Norwegian boards sought women directors, and the transferability of the quota law to other nations.

Learning Objective: The purpose of the case is to explain the process which can be used to change the gender composition of boards as was done in Norway.

Suggested Citation

Lorsch, Jay W. and Barton, Melissa, Boardroom Change in Norway (March 5, 2012). Harvard Business School Organizational Behavior Unit Case No. 411-089, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2035015

Jay W. Lorsch (Contact Author)

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Melissa Barton

affiliation not provided to SSRN ( email )

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