Today, market globalization requires business to use mergers, joint ventures, and research consortia if they want to stay competitive and increase returns. Venturing into such partnerships is a complex and chaotic experience. Mastering the Chaos of Mergers and Acquisitions will show you how to accomplish successful business alliances of all kinds. This book offers templates and coaching tips to guide you through preparation, action planning, and implementation. Case illustrations also provide insights from individuals involved with some of the world's highest-profile corporations. Other...

Market globalization is changing the way companies do business. Based on models of complexity formulated and studied at the esteemed Santa Fe Institute, this guide demonstrates how complexity in business, as in nature, eventually falls into patterns.