The Art of M&A Strategy: A Guide to Building Your Company's Future Through Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures Contributor(s): Smith, Kenneth (Author), Lajoux, Alexandra Reed (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071756213 ISBN-13: 9780071756211 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies OUR PRICE: $87.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Mergers & Acquisitions - Business & Economics | Finance - General - Business & Economics | Corporate Finance - General |
Dewey: 658.162 |
LCCN: 2011040071 |
Series: Art of M&A |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (1.50 lbs) 368 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Seize the competitive advantage with today's most powerful strategic tool--M&A "Given the influence of technology, globalization, and regulatory change, M&A will continue to shape our industries. For most companies, therefore, the consideration of M&A in strategy is now fundamental." The Art of M&A Strategy is exactly what you need to build mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures into your overall business strategy--to make M&A a competitive advantage and avoid landing on the long list of M&A failures. Experts in the field of M&A, Smith and Lajoux demystify this otherwise complex subject by taking you through the types of M&A strategy and the key steps to successful M&A strategy development and implementation. The Art of M&A Strategy is conveniently organized into three sections:
The authors illuminate the purpose and process of applying M&A with real-world success stories involving Cisco, GE, Google, and many other companies that have leveraged M&A for strategic success. Use The Art of M&A Strategy to create a powerful strategy position for success in today's changing business environment and to seize and hold competitive advantage. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smith, Kenneth: - Ken Smith has practiced as a strategy consultant for more than 25 years, initially with McKinsey & Company and most recently with SECOR Consulting, where he was also a managing partner and chair. He is an associate professor at the University of Guelph and associate dean of executive programs in the university's College of Management and Economics. |