The book titled Diversification Strategies and Corporate Performance studies diversification strategy which is one of the major growth strategies in the present era of liberalization, globalization and privatization. The nature and extent of diversification has been studied with respect to companies in the Indian manufacturing sector. The pattern of diversification followed by Indian companies too has been identified keeping Rumelt’s Methodology of diversification as the base. The impact of industry type on nature, extent and pattern of diversification too has been analyzed. A comparative analysis between Multinational Companies (MNCs) and domestic companies have been made. The impact of diversification on the financial performance of the companies has been evaluated. The book also identifies other key determinants affecting performance of the Indian companies. At the end some recommendations for future research have been given.
The book is relevant not only for the corporate sector but also for academicians, strategists, researchers and the students of management, who can get insight into the concepts, importance and need of diversification strategies in the present era of liberalization, privatization and globalization. |
