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Mastering the Acquirer's Innovation Dilemma : Knowledge Sourcing through Corporate Acquisitions /

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Acquisitions are increasingly used to source capabilities, but often without success. Based on best practices from companies such as HP, IBM, GE and Intel, the book outlines the key factors impacting innovativeness post acquisition. These underpin a strategic acquisition and integration management c...

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Main Author: Bannert-Thurner, Valerie (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.
Subjects:
Business and Management.
Business Strategy/Leadership.
Knowledge Management.
Management.
Organization.
Business.
Knowledge management.
Leadership.
Planning.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Acquisitions are increasingly used to source capabilities, but often without success. Based on best practices from companies such as HP, IBM, GE and Intel, the book outlines the key factors impacting innovativeness post acquisition. These underpin a strategic acquisition and integration management concept. The author provides tools to support managers in their selection of the appropriate target, conducting a technology due diligence, and in choosing and managing the right integration approach.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XX, 285 pages)
ISBN:9780230508132
DOI:10.1057/9780230508132