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Strategic M&A Analysis
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hoeber, HenningTechnical Note DARDEN-S-0224-EStrategyThis note deals with the issues of strategy, the first common source of acquisition failure. An appropriate master plan that links strategy and integration is a critical requirement for this interplay and ensures that the target will improve the acquirer’s overall competitive abilities.Starting at €8.20
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Twenty Questions for Every M&A: Improving Postmerger Integration Performance
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Harvey, AllenTechnical Note DARDEN-S-0226-EStrategyThis note is used in Darden's Postmerger Integration elective. The authors present a guide to help managers prepare for integration challenges and allocate integration resources more efficiently. Although simple at first glance, addressing 20 yes-or-no questions can lead to fruitful in-depth conversations that provide a sound foundation for successful PMI planning and execution. By answering these questions in open dialogue, PMI managers and seni...Starting at €8.20
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Roma Victor: Europe's First Serial Acquirer
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hoeber, HenningCase DARDEN-BP-0551-ECorporate GovernanceBesides adopting the tactics and types of arms and armor effectively used by its adversities, the Romans also incorporated superior intangibles such as tactical knowledge of their enemies. This case is used in Darden's "Post-Merger Acquisition" course elective to draw parallels to M & A strategies used by corporations today.Starting at €8.20
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Building the New Bosco-Zeta Pharma (B)
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hammaker, Paul M.; Powers, John; Mathur, Sudeep; Bose, NandiniCase DARDEN-BP-0536-ECorporate GovernanceThe Bosco chairman realizes that Bosco and Zeta have different work cultures and to make the integration a success, it was imperative to create a new unique identity for the new company Bosco-Zeta Pharma. He decides that the goal is to retain the best elements of the existing social capital from the two separate organizations while improving the new company’s responsiveness to customers, competitors, and the market environment. He requests that a...Starting at €5.74
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The HBR List: Breakthrough Ideas for 2010
Amabile, Teresa M.; Kramer, Steven J.; Dixon, Ronald , M.D.; Candell, Lawrence M.; Bonabeau, Eric; Bingham, Alpheus; Schacht, Aaron; Hidary, Jack D.; Litan, Robert E.; Mitchell, Lesa; Jensen, Bill; Klein, Josh; Mullainathan, Sendhil; Romer, Paul; Ross, CarneArticle HBS-R1001A-EHBR's annual ideas collection, compiled in cooperation with the World Economic Forum, offers 10 fresh solutions with the potential for a huge positive impact on business and the world. Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer reveal what their research shows is the true key to employee motivation-and it's not what most managers focus on providing. Ronald Dixon proposes that the real performance breakthrough in health care will come when the medical...Starting at €8.20
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Building the New Bosco-Zeta Pharma (A)
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hammaker, Paul M.; Bose, Nandini; Goswami, Yogesh; Mathur, Sudeep; Powers, JohnCase DARDEN-BP-0525-ECorporate GovernanceAfter Bosco Pharmaceutical’s acquisition of Zeta AG, the Bosco chairman is unsure whether to merge the two firms using only internal resources or accept the help of Deloitte Consulting. Deloitte advocates an overhaul of Bosco’s organizational structure to accommodate Zeta, a company one-fifth Bosco’s size. The chairman is uncertain whether to adopt Zeta’s worldwide product structure or whether Zeta should be required to conform to Bosco’s more ge...Starting at €8.20
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La lista HBR: ideas innovadoras para 2010
Amabile, Teresa M.; Kramer, Steven J.; Dixon, Ronald , M.D.; Candell, Lawrence M.; Bonabeau, Eric; Bingham, Alpheus; Schacht, Aaron; Hidary, Jack D.; Litan, Robert E.; Mitchell, Lesa; Jensen, Bill; Klein, Josh; Mullainathan, Sendhil; Romer, Paul; Ross, CarneArticle HBS-R1001AKnowledge and CommunicationLa colección de HBR anual de las ideas, compilado en colaboración con el Foro Económico Mundial, ofrece 10 soluciones frescas con el potencial para un gran impacto positivo en los negocios y el mundo. Teresa M. Amabile y Steven J. Kramer revelan cuáles son sus demostraciones de la investigación es la verdadera clave para la motivación de los empleados y no es lo que la mayoría de los gerentes se centran en proporcionar. Ronald Dixon propone que e...Starting at €8.20
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Discovering the Progress Principle: How Small Wins and Steady Progress Feed Inner Work Life--And Boost Morale and Productivity
Kramer, Steven J.; Amabile, Teresa M.Book Chapter HBS-8599BC-ELeadership and People ManagementUsing Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work."Starting at €8.20
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The Dynamics of Inner Work Life: Understanding What Drives Human Motivation, Creativity, and High Performance
Kramer, Steven J.; Amabile, Teresa M.Book Chapter HBS-8597BC-ELeadership and People ManagementIn this chapter, organizational behavior experts Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer delve deeper into the concept of inner work life, describing three components that most influence your employees' performance: emotions, perceptions, and motivation. By understanding how these three elements of inner work life form a dynamic, interconnected system, intricately wired to the brain's architecture, you can see how your actions affect your employees in w...Starting at €8.20
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Tending Your Own Inner Work Life: How Finding Meaning in Your Role as a Manager Ignites Your Team's Joy, Engagement, and Creativity
Kramer, Steven J.; Amabile, Teresa M.Book Chapter HBS-8612BC-ELeadership and People ManagementHappiness is contagious. That's why keeping your own inner work life positive and strong is just as important as promoting a positive inner work life for your employees--they will absorb the energy and enthusiasm you radiate. In this chapter, organizational behavior experts Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer guide you through independent activities, such as reflection before bedtime and daily journal writing, which can keep you feeling centered and...Starting at €8.20