We identify and examine the efficacy of organizational mechanisms through which diversified firms are effectively managed without loss of control. Building on the resource based view of business groups, we argue that business groups in emerging markets use these mechanisms more often and derive...

Sundarban, the largest delta on planet Earth is one of the most unique regions. The agrarian economy of Sundarban was dominated by rice based farming system, where generally rice-rice-fallow system has been practiced year after year. This situation has geometrically been deteriorating the soil...

We study how intra-industry product diversity affects firm performance by analyzing the implications of expanding a firm’s product line within its core business. We conjecture that increases in product diversity initially undermine performance because of negative transfer effects but then...