https://hdl.handle.net/10259/8641 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:14:45 GMT 2026-04-27T14:14:45Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/10785 The Rule of Law and Antifraud Measures in the Allocation of Next Generation Eu Funds Blanco Alcántara, David; Elvira Lorilla, Teresa; Sierra Calvo, Cristina This study analyses the different factors that influence the allocation of Next Generation EU (NGEU) Funds among European Union (EU) Member States, particularly on the Recovery and Resilience Facility. We used a sample of the 27 EU countries and applied Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) to carry out our analysis. Our results show that the EU considers informal criteria when making allocation decisions in the context of the NGEU Funds. Particularly, the quality of the Rule of Law and the presence of robust anti-fraud measures significantly impact the distribution of funds. In addition, there is no single path to receiving higher levels of funding; rather, multiple combinations of institutional and demographic conditions can lead to greater allocations. In fact, the informal governance indicators are especially considered for more populous Member States. The contributions of this study are twofold. It contributes to the literature by introducing a novel methodological approach and highlighting the importance of informal criteria in EU fund distribution. On the other hand, it has some practical implications since it offers practical insights for Member States seeking funding as well as guidelines for designing more effective allocation strategies for policymakers. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10259/10785 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/9243 The Complex Relationship between the Board and Web Transparency in Nonprofit Organizations Benito Esteban, Clara I.; Elvira Lorilla, Teresa; García Rodríguez, Íñigo; Romero Merino, María Elena This research analyzes the relationship between board composition and web transparency in nonprofit organizations (NPOs). The board is conceived as a governance mechanism that not only monitors management but also gives voice to all stakeholders and considers accountability—and, more specifically, web transparency—as a key instrument for the NPO’s legitimization. To conduct this study, we manually built a database from the CVs of 793 directors of 67 Spanish non-governmental development organizations and we use fuzzy set comparative qualitative analysis (fsQCA). Our results indicate that board composition (size, independence, gender diversity, and presence of directors with financial or NPOs’ expertise) influences transparency and that, depending on the organizational size and legal form, there are different board configurations that lead to high transparency. Generally, NPOs should include experts in nonprofit sector and more female members on their boards to increase transparency. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10259/9243 2023-04-14T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/8640 Board networks as a source of intellectual capital for companies Blanco Alcántara, David; Díez Esteban, José María; Romero Merino, María Elena The purpose of this paper is to use the dynamic capabilities framework to explain the effect of board networks, as a source of intellectual capital, on firm performance. The authors propose that the influence of board interlocks depends on their ability to contribute to strategic decision making. As a result, their effect is subject to the business context in which they occur and the different role of the interconnected directors involved. Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10259/8640 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/8638 The convergence between continental and anglo-saxon models of governance: The role of Banks in Spain and the United Kingdom Blanco Alcántara, David; López de Foronda Pérez, Óscar; Romero Merino, María Elena This study tests the thesis of convergence between the Continental European model and the Anglo-Saxon one. To do so, we use the social network analysis to conduct a comparative study between the networks formed by firms listed on the IGBM index in Spain, and those listed on the FTSE 100 index in the United Kingdom, both in 2009. Our results support the convergence hypothesis as we find that financial corporations have disappeared from the central positions of Spanish networks of firms, and the number of privatized firms in central positions of the networks is similar to the British case. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10259/8638 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z