Acquisition type and capable integration

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Title:	Acquisition type and capable integration
Author(s):	Venables, D, Kippenberger, T
Citation:	Venables, D, Kippenberger, T, (1998) "Acquisition type and capable integration", Antidote, The, Vol. 3 Iss: 3, pp.14 - 17
Keywords:	Integration, Management culture, Mergers and acquisitions
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/EUM0000000006381 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Asserts that acquisition management capability is difficult to learn, with many big companies encountering setbacks — but if these can be overcome the potential overall benefits can be enormous. Sets out acquisitions philosophy, ability to acquire, integration process and the initial steps. Illustrates the pertinent points with the use of two exploratory figures.