What has research on unrelated firms revealed?

Does the same experience apply in underdeveloped countries and why or why not?

9)Briefly discuss the impact of "relatedness" in terms of financial performance/risk exposure.

10)Related diversification is based on:

11)What are the two types of relatedness?

12)The three major diversification methods are:

13)What is the difference between a merger and an acquisition?

14)What has research revealed concerning mergers and acquisitions?

15)What is the strongest rationale for pursuing a joint venture?

16)What impact do joint ventures have on exit barriers?