Surviving a corporate marriage

More companies are considering mergers and acquisitions as one strategy to cut costs. Cutting costs, however, can mean reassigning employees or announcing layoffs. Proactive measures for surviving a merger include the following: 1. Get a sense of the big picture. 2. Take the initiative. 3. Use time...

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Published in:Black enterprise 2002-02, Vol.32 (7), p.66
Main Author: Valerie Gray Francois
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquisitions & mergers
Career changes
Cost reduction
Employees
Guidelines
Layoffs
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Summary:More companies are considering mergers and acquisitions as one strategy to cut costs. Cutting costs, however, can mean reassigning employees or announcing layoffs. Proactive measures for surviving a merger include the following: 1. Get a sense of the big picture. 2. Take the initiative. 3. Use time and energy wisely. 4. Handle the stress. 5. Prepare for the worst.
ISSN:0006-4165