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Some
of the books presented here underline the continuity of the acquisition
process. They show that what takes place before the contract is
signed has an impact on the future. Some also offer insight on the
difficulties faced by the buyer, while suggesting solutions to manage
those issues. The second chart includes references on project management
which is the most common organization method used to manage the
negotiation phase or the integration phase.
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For a global picture of managing the acquisition process
| Resource |
My
rating |
| Haspeslagh,
P.C. & D.B. Jemison
Managing acquisitions: Creating value through corporate renewal
The Free Press, New York, (1991)
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One
of the best books ever written on this issue whatever the reader’s
experience in acquisitions. |
Schweiger
D.
M&A Integration : A Framework for Executives and Managers
McGrawHill Trade (2001).
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I
had the opportunity to read the draft pages. It is an excellent
management book, written by an expert in the field who is a
researcher and a consultant |
Hitt,
M.E., Harrison, J.S. & R.D. Ireland
Mergers and Acquisitions: A Guide to Creating Value for Stake
Holders
Oxford University Press (2001)
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An
excellent review of the academic knowledge accumulated about
the key success factors of acquisition strategies |
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Preparing the acquisition: project management
| Resource |
My
rating |
The
Web site of the Project Management Institute
www.pmi.org
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The
Web site dedicated to project management experts. Their discussion
does not apply to mergers and acquisitions, but the site offers
many insights on project management which can be used in mergers
and acquisitions. |
Feldman,
M.L. & M. F. Spratt
Five Frogs on a Log
HarperBusiness, USA, 1999
(French edition: Fusionner, Editions Village Mondial, 2000)
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For
organizing transition teams during the integration phase. |
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