Because directors must act in good faith and in the best interests of the corporation, and a diverse board helps protect against group thinking, fiduciary obligations supply a business reason for board diversity.
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Arguably, a diverse board helps protect against group thinking which is in the best interest of the corporation.
Wulf A. Kaal, Blockchain Technology and Race in Corporate America (2017). SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3071378
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boards subject to fiduciary duties of care and good faith
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