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Diversification: a strategy to increase the variety of business, service, or product types within an organization. Diversification can be a growth strategy, taking advantage of market opportunities, or it may be...; Diversification definition on BNET »

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Routes to Risk: The Influence of Capability Development on Downside Risk and Upside Volatility: Abstract This study tested the effects of complementary organizational capabilities on the downside risk and upside volatility using a diverse set of 172 manufacturing firms. Volatiliy measures were also tested for their impact on overall performance. Results indicate that these measures have differing antecedents and differing effects on performance. ...; Tags: diversification, FINANCE, financial, Investment, M., manufacturing, performance, pollution, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, volatility; Research articles 2007-10-01
Creative cultivation: Whatcom County farmers adapt to the changing landscape of agriculture: The first thing you notice when meeting a farmer is their handshake. Some are leathery and dirt-caked, others are flakey with dust. Just one grip can radiate a sense of hardened determination and down-to-the-bone weariness, but also an intimation of optimism. For many Whatcom County farmers, the...; Tags: agriculture, diversification, FARMERS, Manufacturing, Strategy, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Research articles 2007-09-01
Transfers to investment companies: pitfalls of secs. 351 and 721.: In many instances, property can be contributed to an entity by its owners in exchange for ownership interests, without gain or loss being recognized on the contribution. For corporations, the general rule under Sec. 351a is that "no gain or loss shall be recognized if property...; Tags: diversification, FINANCE, Investment, partnership, Sec, SECURITY, stock; Research articles 2007-08-01
PENNSYLVANIA FUND ADDS COMMODITIES MANAGERS.(Hirings): HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System hired Lehman Brothers Asset Management and Schroder Investment Management North America to run up to $1 billion and $500 million, respectively, in active commodity portfolios, confirmed Evelyn Tatkovski, spokeswoman for the $64.1 billion fund. ...; Tags: Benefits, Credit Suisse Group AG, Deutsche Asset Management, diversification, hiring, Lehman Brothers Inc.; Research articles 2007-07-09
World Bank Board approves private sector competitiveness and economic diversification project for Lesotho; Project will increase private sector participation in the economy through improving the business environment, strengthening firms' productivity and: M2 PRESSWIRE-22 March 2007-WORLD BANK: World Bank Board approves private sector competitiveness and economic diversification project for Lesotho; Project will increase private sector participation in the economy through improving the business environment, strengthening firms' productivity and competitivenessC1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:21032007 ...; Tags: board, diversification, environment, FINANCE, World Bank; Research articles 2007-03-22

The discipline of thorough research lies at the heart of new fund's success.: With the Isa season fast approaching, many investors are seeking to diversify assets away from traditional direct investments in single equity and bond funds. According to Richard Skelt, head of the Investment Strategies Group for Fidelity, its MultiManager Distribution fund may offer the ideal solution. The...; Tags: asset, bond, diversification, equity, Fidelity Investments, FINANCE, Investment, U.K.; Research articles 2007-02-15
Managers divided on top property vehicle.: Byline: New Star backs bricks and mortar but Fidelity boasts property securities benefits property Property has become the centre of a tug-of-war between fund managers divided on what vehicles will scoop the lion's share of the market. New...; Tags: asset, Benefits, diversification, Fidelity Investments, FINANCE, investor; Research articles 2007-01-29
Kirloskar eyes assembly ops abroad.: Oct. 7--PUNE, India -- Following its acquisition of Aban Constructions late last week, Kirloskar Brothers KBL has emerged as a full-service engineering, procurement and construction EPC contractor, targeting the oil and gas sectors. This is a diversification and an addition to the company's ...; Tags: diversification, Economic Times, Fax, FINANCE, Investment; Research articles 2006-10-07
Dollar diversification: threat to the U.S.?(The Economy): FOR SOME TIME, ANALYSTS HAVE been warning of potential dire consequences if the U.S. does not address its gaping current account deficit. Thus far, foreigners have been willing to finance the deficit by accumulating large quantities of U.S. government and corporate securities. Having accumulated such vast...; Tags: diversification, FINANCE, foreign-exchange, foreigner, SECURITY, U.S., U.S. Department of Treasury, U.S. Government; Research articles 2006-09-01
Index diversity plummets.: Global equity funds run on a top-down basis are at risk from a continued erosion of sector diversification, research from Fidelity has warned. A study of corporate rankings carried out by the fund manager showed over the past 20 years, the sectors represented...; Tags: diversification, Fidelity Investments, FINANCE, Investment, Japan, Manufacturing; Research articles 2006-07-24
Investing in BRICs.: Byline: Julianne Dowling Feb 06, 2006 (Money Management - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Investors are advised to pay more attention to global emerging markets GEMs. The Brazilian, Russian, Indian and...; Tags: British Telecommunications, diversification, FINANCE, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Investment, MARKETING, valuation; Research articles 2006-02-06
Make a date with Markowitz, the big daddy of risk theory.: Byline: Barrie Dunstan Jul 31, 2005 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Harry Markowitz, a pioneer of modern investment theory, will speak in Australia on 11 and 12...; Tags: diversification, FINANCE, Investment, Sydney, theory, University of Chicago; Research articles 2005-07-31
Splicing Risk.: Byline: Richa Singh Jun. 24--Jitendra Vir Singh, Wharton business school's Saul P Steinberg professor of management, has been keenly following Indian businesses as they move towards a diversified existence. He shares his insights with Corporate Dossier. What are the...; Tags: diversification, FINANCE, India, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Strategy; Research articles 2005-06-24
Russell appoints MIR on Australian equities line-up.(Russell Investment Group)(MIR Investment Management)(Brief Article): May 05, 2005 (Investor Weekly - ABIX via COMTEX) MIR Investment Management has been selected as Russell Investment Group's sixth Australian share fund manager. The boutique equities manager has received a value mandate from Russell worth around $A185 million. Symon Parish, Russell's director of...; Tags: ABN AMRO, diversification, equity, FINANCE, Investment; Research articles 2005-05-05
MB Crop Diversification Centre To Receive Continued Funding.: Winnipeg, MB, Apr 27, 2005 Resource News International via COMTEX Continued funding for the Canada-Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre CMCDC in Carberry, Manitoba has been ensured thanks to a four year agreement between Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives, Manitoba Water Stewardship, the Government of...; Tags: agreement, diversification, Government of Canada; Research articles 2005-04-27
Market Volatility: How to Avoid an Ulcer: For those watching the financial markets, the last few days could leave your stomach feeling like you just got off a roller coaster. The Dow was down 226 points on Tuesday, the largest one-day decline since March, and news from the housing market today promises more volatility to come. Countrywide...; Tags: Investor, Diversification, Volatility, Finance, Financial Accounting, Investment, Jessica Stillman; Blog posts 2007-07-25
Carat juice.(investments in gold)(Brief Article): Mar 08, 2005 (The Bulletin - ABIX via COMTEX) Investors are advised to invest in gold. This asset class is well suited for long-term diversification. However, it must be remembered that gold is characterised by inherent price volatility. Gold bullion traded at around $US455...; Tags: diversification, FINANCE, Investment, investor, Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., volatility; Research articles 2005-03-08
Trusts become more worldly.(Brief Article): Feb 15, 2005 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) Australian listed property trusts are beginning to invest in the global property market. The listed property trust sector has experienced significant consolidation. It has also become more volatile. Some funds have countered this by investing...; Tags: Deutsche Asset Management, diversification, FINANCE, Investment; Research articles 2005-02-16
Fidelity urges investors to seek diversification.: Byline: Negative correlation of stocks and bonds means that diversification is now vital Byline: Negative correlation of stocks and bonds means that diversification is now vital; Tags: diversification, Fidelity Investments; Research articles 2007-06-25
Government-sponsored diversification helps fuel IT spending in Gulf States vertical markets, says IDC.: M2 PRESSWIRE-17 December 2004-IDC: Government-sponsored diversification helps fuel IT spending in Gulf States vertical markets, says IDCC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12152004 DUBAI - Spending on IT in the Gulf States (Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar)...; Tags: diversification, International Data Corp., IT-spending, Strategy, U.A.E.; Research articles 2004-12-17