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An insider's account of big business, big egos, and big mistakes. Clurman exposes the self-serving Time, Inc. team who were dazzled by Warner's Steve Ross' deal-making techniques. This depiction of Ross is a compelling portrait of power in corporate America. Photos.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are events that attract considerable interest from academics and practitioners, and much research has been conducted into their impact on individuals, organizations and societies. Yet, despite all the existing research and the varied theoretical and methodological approaches employed, there remains more to learn about M&As. The Routledge Companion to Mergers and Acquisitions takes a detailed look at this multifacted subject using a novel framework of four domains...

Nationally-recognized partnership expert Sarah Gerdes has developed a unique approach to creating business partnerships that work. Called AllianceMapping, her approach has been adopted by IBM, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Sony, Bank of America, and dozens of other companies -- with impressive results. Using Alliance Mapping, these companies have been able to shave hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of dollars from what can be an arduous and very risky process and established investment, dist...

Based on 18 years' experience consulting with major Fortune 500 companies, this book provides a model for senior executives and their advisors to understand, analyze and act on cultural differences, even in the case of an alliance between two companies from the same country and the same sector. This book aims to help readers: set out a strategy for their change / integration process; significantly reduce the change / integration cycle time; better manage the emotional dimension of such events th...

Globalization, new technology and expanding markets stretch the resources of companies and make it harder to survive. Forming an alliance with another company to share resources is increasingly becoming the answer. This book is a guide to forming the right alliance with the right company and making the partnership work. Case studies are used to illustrate successes and failures in real terms. These include Rover and Honda, ICL and Fujitsa, and Dowty-Sema.

Readers will find articles by more than 60 of the leading M&A practitioners, plus principles and techniques illustrated with "Fortune 500" case studies. New topics include the restructuring of debt-laden corporations, issues impacting medium-sized companies, and the implications of global markets. Updated and expanded areas include new cases to illustrate growth and diversification, an in-depth treatment of selling M&As, updated tax information and banking arrangements, and more.

An oligopoly (from the Greek, few sellers) is a market that is dominated by a few large and powerful players. As Steve Hannaford documents with numerous examples, virtually every industry today—from medical equipment to airlines, toy retailing to oil—is trending in this direction, in the greatest movement toward industry consolidation since the turn of the 20th century. Charting the course of this trend around the world, Hannaford examines the motivations behind consolidation resulting from merg...

Unlock the Power of Partnerships to Achieve Exponential Growth In Partnering Success: The Force Multiplier to Achieve Exponential Growth, Theresa Caragol and the AchieveUnite team present a groundbreaking approach to building strategic alliances that drive innovation and success. This book guides readers through the transformative impact of trust, collaboration, and genuine partnerships in the modern business landscape. Through personal anecdotes, client experiences, and real-world case studie...

Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) is about telling the difference between superior businesses and poor businesses, which is why this book is a mixture of business strategy, marketing analysis and market research. However CDD is not about the bland application of analytical techniques, it's about understanding how businesses and markets work and what is really important for profits and growth. Commercial Due Diligence is written by someone with over 25 years' experience of practical strategic analy...

Strategic alliances offer organisations an alternative to organic growth or acquisition when faced with the need to develop the business to a new level, innovate in terms of products or services or significantly reduce costs. The Strategic Alliance Handbook is a clear and complete guide to the nuts and bolts of the process behind successful collaborations. The book enables readers to understand the commercial, technical, strategic, cultural and operational logic behind any alliance and to establ...

Robert Jackall's Moral Mazes offers an eye-opening account of how corporate managers think the world works, and how big organizations shape moral consciousness. Based on extensive interviews with managers at every level of two industrial firms and of a large public relations agency, Moral Mazes takes the reader inside the intricate world of the corporation. Jackall reveals a world where hard work does not necessarily lead to success, but where sharp talk, self-promotion, powerful patrons, and s...

The recent surge in media mergers has set off a wave of stories that all hit very close to home. In some cases, the news organizations themselves become news. The formation of communication conglomerates raises profound questions for reporters' lives and work, such as: What is the best way to cover stories of high profile and complexity? Will the new giants broaden both the definition of journalism and the opportunities for journalists to practice their craft? What are the prospects for the new...

This practical guide to the mergers and acquisitions market is designed for the buyers and sellers of companies, and their advisors and associates. The entire spectrum of the M&A transaction, from analyzing projected financial gain to structuring documentation, is covered. Written for those already involved in M&A deals or for those considering a move in that direction, this work covers the mechanics of the deal from start to finish. It also: provides an overview of tax and accounting considerat...