Essays about: "mergers volvo"

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  1. 1. From Captivity to Emancipation. A case study of the effects on the acquired firm’s strategic core competence from different post-acquisition integration approaches

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Axel Norderyd; Linus Norgren; [2015-07-10]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; Post-Acquisition Integration; Strategic Core Competence; New Product Development; Western Firms; Emerging Market Firms; Automotive Industry;

    Abstract : II Abstract The phenomenon of emerging market firms acquiring Western firms is an ever-increasing one in the World economy of today, often stemming from a desire to acquire knowledge, expertise, and technology, in order to spur the global competitiveness. Compared to Western firms however, which focus on synergy realization, emerging market firms seem to apply a somewhat different approach to the imperative post-acquisition phase. READ MORE

  3. 2. The impact of mergers & acquisitions on corporate identities and brand portfolios in the automotive industry : A case study of Renault & Dacia

    University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Stefania Virginia Aldea; [2011]
    Keywords : brand strategy; brand structure; corporate identity; portfolio; global brand; Dacia; Renault;

    Abstract : The today‟s business world deals with an increasing phenomenon of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A‟s), a process through which companies gain access to some tangible and intangible resources. Within the automotive industry this phenomenon requires even more attention, since it faced many difficulties during time. READ MORE

  4. 3. The influence of national culture on cross-border M&A

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Marc Laneve; Thomas Stüllein; [2010]
    Keywords : merger; acquisition; national culture; cross-border; M A; culture; clash; post-merger integration; culture integration; cultural leadership; Daimler; Chrysler; Pharmacia; Upjohn; Volvo; Renault; 7th wave; M A wave;

    Abstract : In theory, the phrase "mergers and acquisitions" (abbreviated M&A) refers to buying, selling and combining different companies in order to gain improved financial performance, create a global presence, and face the global competitive market. Nevertheless, many researches have underlined the high rate of failure among M&A, and the difficulty to achieve expected results and synergies. READ MORE

  5. 4. Strategic Fit in Mergers and Acquisitions : A Case Study of Volvo Cars

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Gustav Scott; Per Stohm; Daniel Oxelman; [2008]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Today’s business world hosts a phenomenon, a way to expand business activities by con-solidating or buying another company, so called Mergers or Acquisitions (M&As). It is a way to grow quicker and enter new markets than otherwise would not have been possible without M&As. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Change Process : An Insight in Transformational Leader's Competencies

    University essay from Handelshögskolan BBS

    Author : Mark Tonny Kirumira; [2008]
    Keywords : Transformational leadership; Change; Merger; Competence; Resistance;

    Abstract : Purpose — this thesis aims at finding out the extent to which transformational leaders exercise the required competencies during the process of change within an organization. It’s simply meant to highlight the pros and cons that are evidenced within transformational leaders during the change process. READ MORE