Industrial training report: Goh Siong Tee Marine Product (GST) Sdn Bhd / Nureen Nabilah Muhammad Rushdi

This research investigates the correlation between the participation of female board directors and the performance of companies in the Malaysian technology sector. The study seeks to examine the correlation between the presence of women in boardrooms and t he financial performance and overall profitability of technology companies in Malaysia. The study is founded on an extensive examination of data gathered from companies functioning within the technology industry in Malaysia. The study analyses different fi nancial metrics, including return on assets to assess the performance of a company. Furthermore, the financial parameters are assessed and linked to the inclusion of female board directors. The research findings suggest a positive correlation between the i nclusion of female board directors and the performance of companies in the technology industry in Malaysia. The study demonstrates that organi z ations with a greater proportion of women on their boards tend to display superior financial performance in compa rison to those with a smaller or non existent number of female directors. The findings indicate that having a diverse range of genders in boardrooms positively impacts decision making, creativity, and corporate governance standards, leading to greater firm performance. The consequences of these findings are substantial for technology companies operating in Malaysia. The study empha z ises the significance of advocating for gender diversity and inclusion at the executive level, as it can have a favourable impa ct on the overall prosperity and competitiveness of companie s in the industry. The report advocates for technology companies to implement policies and practices that promote the nomination and progression of women to board positions, thus leveraging the ad vantages of varied viewpoints and skills. Technology companies in Malaysia should prioritise enhancing the participation of women on their boards by focusing on targeted recruitment, mentorship programmes, and leadership development activities. By adopting this approach, firms can access a wider range of skilled individuals, cultivate an environment that promotes fairness and diversity, and achieve long lasting expansion and productivity. To summarise, this study paper presents empirical data that supports the favourable influence of female board directors on the success of companies in the technology sector of Malaysia. The results emphazise the significance of gender diversity and inclusion in corporate governance, indicating that companies should actively pursue increased participation of women in boardrooms to access the advantages of varied leadership and promote company success.