Reaping the Benefits of Mergers and Acquisitions

ISBN-13: 9780750653992 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 272 str.

John Coffey; Valerie Garrow; Linda Holbeche

Opis

Featuring a lengthy case study of the software company Articon Integralis to explore the different aspects of mergers in depth, this text contains a summary of key points at the end of each chapter, and provides a practical approach into integrated tools and guidelines for managers. It is a user-friendly book written for practitioners and is separated into 12 chapters. Each chapter explores issues from three perspectives - those of the acquirer, the acquired and the transition manager.

Recenzje

"...more sound advice on topics ranging from designing a communication plan to using 'golden handcuffs' ... is a usable blueprint for practitioners going through a merger for the first time, and a set of useful checklists for Y & A addicts."
Steven Bates, MD, JP Morgan Fleming Asset Management - Human Resources, March 2002

"For line managers and HR specialists with an interest in M&As the book provides real practical guidance to getting on to the front foot for the key first 100 days. There is a real understanding of the critical success factors and potential pitfalls throughout the M&A process, particularly the leadership, organizational, social and cultural issues."
Mike Pemberton, Group HR Director, CGNU plc

Spis treści

Acknowledgements; List of figures; Part one - In search of the golden fleece: merger and acquisition strategy; The human and organizational aspects of change; Part two - Starting the search: prospecting and evaluation, the Articon-Integralis case study part I; Legal aspects of mergers; Preparing to set sail: transition planning, the Articon-Integralis case study part II; Designing in the value: integration initiative design; Delivering the value: transition management, the Articon-Integralis case study part III; Part three - Communicating with effect; Retaining staff loyalty; Creating the new organizational culture; The role of HR; The role of line managers in mergers; Conclusion: reaping the benefits of mergers and acquisitions; Glossary of terms; Index.

O autorze

John Coffey, Valerie Garrow, Linda Holbeche