Integrating R&D Organizations In a Merger & Acquisition

Integrating R&D Organizations In a Merger & Acquisition

In today's competitive business environment, companies are pursuing mergers and acquisitions as a primary growth strategy. The purpose of this article is to provide guidelines to research executives who wish to play a proactive role in the M&A process - a role that research shows will very...

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Veröffentlicht in:Research technology management 2000-09, Vol.43 (5), p.11-12
Hauptverfasser: Slowinski, Gene, Rafii, Zia, Tao, John, Gollob, Lawrence, Krishnamurthy, Krish R.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acquisitions & mergers
Agricultural management
Alliances
Asset management
Business structures
Consumer goods industries
Corporate mergers
Corporate strategies
Credibility
Decision making
Employees
Focus groups
Genetic research
Knowledge management
Management education
MANAGERS AT WORK
Product management
R&D
Research & development
Skills
Strategic planning
Teams
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Zusammenfassung:In today's competitive business environment, companies are pursuing mergers and acquisitions as a primary growth strategy. The purpose of this article is to provide guidelines to research executives who wish to play a proactive role in the M&A process - a role that research shows will very likely have a positive impact on shareholder value. These guidelines are based on interviews and focus groups with representatives of over 30 companies in a cross-section of US industry including consumer products, oil & gas, chemicals, pulp & paper, insurance, and electronics.
ISSN:0895-6308
1930-0166