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A Study of Correlation for Diversification and Growth of Global Contractors - Focusing on International Diversification and International Revenue -

글로벌 건설기업의 다각화와 기업 성장의 관계 분석 - 해외 사업다각화와 해외 매출의 상관관계를 중심으로 -

  • 성유경 (이화여자대학교 건축공학과 대학원) ;
  • 이준성 (이화여자대학교 건축공학과) ;
  • 최석인 (한국건설산업연구원)
  • Received : 2015.04.02
  • Accepted : 2015.06.09
  • Published : 2015.06.30
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Abstract

Diversification is one of the principle strategies of company's growth. However, empirical studies for performance of diversification came up with different results. So, this study aimed to find correlation between diversification and growth for global contractors. Specifically, this study have been analyzed correlation between international diversification and revenue of global contractors in the aspect of period, company size, and core business sector. The result of the study verified that diversification of international business sectors is related to revenue growth and significantly different according to the size and the core business sector. Also, this study confirms a gradual decrease in correlation between international diversification and revenue for the past 19 years.

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Supported by : 한국과학재단

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