Diversification and Corporate Governance

14 Pages Posted: 18 Feb 2003

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George W.J. Hendrikse

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) - Rotterdam School of Management (RSM); Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM)

Aswin A.C.J. van Oijen

Tilburg University - Tilburg University School of Economics and Management

Date Written: 23 2002 5,

Abstract

This article addresses the impact of governance structure on diversification behavior. Hypotheses are developed regarding the differences in diversification strategy of cooperatives and stock listed companies. The analysis shows that stock listed companies are more diversified than cooperatives, related as well as unrelated.

Keywords: governance structure, cooperatives, stock listed companies, diversification

JEL Classification: M, M10, L2

Suggested Citation

Hendrikse, George W.J. and van Oijen, Aswin A.C.J., Diversification and Corporate Governance (23 2002 5,). ERIM Report Series Reference No. ERS-2002-48-ORG, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=370996

George W.J. Hendrikse (Contact Author)

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) - Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) ( email )

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Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM)

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3000 DR Rotterdam
Netherlands

Aswin A.C.J. Van Oijen

Tilburg University - Tilburg University School of Economics and Management ( email )

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Tilburg, 5000 LE
Netherlands

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