Mergers & Acquisitions: The Seven Major Confusions Businesses Must Face in Major Restructuring

Author: Mark L. Feldman (USA), Michael F. Spratt
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: For any senior executive considering the prospects of mergers or acquisitions, "Mergers & Acquisitions" is a must-read book. The two authors support their advice with strong evidence drawn from their extensive experience in consulting for numerous merged companies. The book is narrative-rich, written in a clear and engaging style, making it easy for readers to understand and absorb. – Charlie M. Gershkoff
"In a world filled with consultants and conflicting opinions, Mark L. Feldman and Michael F. Spratt unify the voices, get to the root of the issues, and clearly outline a map through the 'transformation minefield.' Their narrative style is both compelling and easy to follow. 'Mergers & Acquisitions' is filled with entertaining and appropriately timed anecdotes, offering valuable insights into successful transformations." – Thomas T. Stalk
"Change requires dedicated people and institutions. But what we face is absolute – especially during corporate mergers. This book aims to help senior executives who want to create value from change to restructure their organizations." – Patricia C. Dunne
The seven major confusions that enterprises must face in major reorganizations are listed in the table:
- Excessive empty talk
- Creation of plans
- Imposition of a bullying culture
- Imposition of views and values
- Putting a turtle on top of a fence post
- Rewarding wrong behavior
"Mergers & Acquisitions" is written by Mark Feldman of PwC and Michael F. Spratt, providing readers with an engaging and rational professional guide on mergers and acquisitions. Each chapter is specifically designed for company managers and CEOs caught in the whirlwind of change.
"The companies that will win in the future are increasingly those that learn faster, act quickly, and adapt rapidly. These companies achieve the goal of compressing time by creating economic value, giving absolute priority, and concentrating resource allocation. They use these decisions to clearly demonstrate their firm stance on management deployment, organizational structure, and culture. Once these companies take action, they gradually create long-term, sustainable economic value."
The advice and expertise in this book can address a range of operational issues, from accelerating new product development to merging two companies, from changing corporate culture to repositioning a company in a new market. Regardless of the challenges and opportunities your company or industry faces, this book will help you make decisions and take action.
"Mergers & Acquisitions" is written by Mark Feldman of PwC and Michael F. Spratt, providing readers with an engaging and rational professional guide on mergers and acquisitions. Each chapter is specifically designed for company managers and CEOs caught in the whirlwind of change.
"The companies that will win in the future are increasingly those that learn faster, act quickly, and adapt rapidly. These companies achieve the goal of compressing time by creating economic value, giving absolute priority, and concentrating resource allocation. They use these decisions to clearly demonstrate their firm stance on management deployment, organizational structure, and culture. Once these companies take action, they gradually create long-term, sustainable economic value."
The advice and expertise in this book can address a range of operational issues, from accelerating new product development to merging two companies, from changing corporate culture to repositioning a company in a new market. Regardless of the challenges and opportunities your company or industry faces, this book will help you make decisions and take action.