| The significant underperformance of the economy and the growing fiscal deficit suggests that balancing the budget will be the primary focus of the incoming government. |
| He added that the independent retail sector must continually invest in training and recognise areas of underperformance to increase profitability and business development. |
| Failing to do so contributes to corrupt governance, and could contribute to share underperformance, something a prudent investor should wish to avoid. |
| The foreign equity component of the Fund was the major detractor from returns due to underperformance within energy holdings BP and Transocean. |
| Over-optimistic forecasts, coupled with underperformance, have long been a GM bugaboo. |
| Waste, corruption, overstaffing and underperformance make for a huge burden on the economy. |