Mike Blumenthal, director of the Burroughs successfully merges Burroughs and Sperry in 1986. The case is considered together of the two firms in a quick period of time in order to achieve cost savings, higher wages, and an integrated culture. Blumenthal calls after merging two consultants to assist in the process, and a large consulting firm. A year later, it appears the new company, Unisys, this is a good start, but the integration of MIS seems to remain as a looming concern. "Hide
by Todd D. Jick, Lori Ann Levaggi Source: Harvard Business School 24 pages. Publication Date: September 12, 1988. Prod. #: 489055-PDF-ENG
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