Integrating Acquisitions

In a conversational and anecdotal style the problems that will inevitably arise during corporate acquisitions are described and suggestions for avoiding or minimizing their harmful effects are presented. Provides realistic guidance for the millions of business people who have been or will be involved with new corporate entities, whether as acquirer or acquiree. It also demonstrates many examples of what to do and what to avoid as one progresses through various corporate levels and functions. Business students will find useful insights in the discussions of such activities as planning, administration and line functions, and the descriptions of the working processes of the business enterprise will be of interest to anyone not directly engaged in business but curious about its nature.