Acquisition type and capable integration

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.

Citation

Venables, D. and Kippenberger, T. (1998), "Acquisition type and capable integration", The Antidote, Vol. 3 No. 3, pp. 14-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006381