Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are an important tool for improving a business's competitive placement and functionality. Despite M&As' guarantee, however, they often fail to meet performance targets.
Challenges often arise when managers attempt to incorporate two companies' information technology (IT) systems, and also the issues encountered often create both short- and long-term operation problems for companies. We highlight significant problems that supervisors involved in M&As must consider, to help address these challenges. We also present some best practices that managers should follow to boost the odds of successful IT integration.
PUBLICATION DATE: January 15, 2016 PRODUCT #: BH711-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about TECHNOLOGY & OPERATIONS
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