RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 The Board of Directors and Firm Innovation: a Meta-Analytical Review A1 Sierra-Morán, Johana A1 Cabeza García, Laura A1 González Álvarez, Nuria A1 Botella, Juan A2 Organizacion de Empresa K1 Empresas K1 Board of directors K1 Corporate governance K1 Firm innovation K1 Meta-analysis AB The literature on corporate governance has highlighted the importance of board characteristics related to firm innovation.However, empirical findings have not been totally conclusive, and some seem contradictory. Adopting a new perspective,we have tried to help resolve the puzzle using a meta-analysis that integrates findings from 96 previous studies to analyzethe relationship between board attributes, grouped by their relation to structural or demographic diversity, and firm innovation for the period 1988–2018. The results suggest that certain aspects of boards, such as meeting frequency andthe proportions of independent directors and outsiders, show the most significant correlations with firm innovation,but the levels of association vary depending on whether innovation is measured as inputs or outputs and dependingon the sample considered and the methodology employed. Finally, general guidelines are suggested regarding practicalimplications and future research. PB Sage SN 2340-9444 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10612/14020 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10612/14020 NO Sierra-Morán, J., Cabeza-García, L., González-Álvarez, N., y Botella, J. (2024). The board of directors and firm innovation: A meta-analytical review. BRQ Business Research Quarterly, 27(2), 182–207. https://doi.org/10.1177/23409444211039856 NO DS BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de León RD 07-may-2024