financial markets? To what extent is being diversified important for filling these institutional voids? e) Should Sime Darby have a common brand name used in all its companies? f) Why might a talented individual prefer to work at Sime Darby rather that at an undiversified com- pany? g) Is Sime Darby's relationship with the government anything but an asset? h) How is Sime Darby doing relative to other Malaysian companies? i) Should Sime Darby acquire UMBC