ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGIES ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF NON-FINANCIAL FIRMS: EVIDENCE FROM THE GHANA STOCK EXCHANGE
Sr No:
Page No:
45-55
Language:
English
Authors:
Prince Dacosta Anaman* , Emmanuel Aidoo, Joseph Kumbankyet
Received:
2024-12-26
Accepted:
2025-01-09
Published Date:
2025-01-10
Abstract:
: The impact of geographical and product diversification on the financial performance
of non-financial enterprises listed on the Ghana stock exchange is investigated in this study. The
objective is to find out how various diversification measures affect the profitability of the
company. The research used a number of statistical methods, such as correlation and multiple
regression analyses, using data gathered from a cross-section of businesses outside of the
banking sector. Distributing resources across different product lines might not boost profitability,
according to the results, which show that product diversification hurts financial performance.
However, geographical diversification was found to have a positive effect, albeit relatively
modest, indicating that expanding into new geographic markets can contribute to enhanced firm
competitiveness and value creation. These findings add to what is already known about the
relationship between company diversity and financial performance, and they show how
important it is for managers to weigh the pros and cons of various diversification techniques.
The study emphasizes the importance of considering industry and market characteristics when
making strategic decisions regarding diversification.
Keywords:
Corporate diversification, Product Diversification, non-financial firms, Geographical Diversification, profitability