Doctoral thesis of Philosophy: Beyond board capital: probing inside the black box of Australian board recruitment and dynamics

The research "Beyond board capital: probing inside the black box of Australian board recruitment and dynamics" addresses the overarching question: What is the nature of board capital in the Australian context and how does board recruitment and dynamics influence the formation and utilisation of board capital? In so doing this thesis provides answers for the following questions: What are the contextual factors that shape the creation of board capital? What are the key considerations in the recruitment of board members? What are the human and social capital characteristics of board members? What are the factors that influence board dynamics and how do they shape board capital?