Exam 7: Obtaining Technology: Implementation
The path toward a successful implementation of an acquisition in a technological setting should include what steps?
. defined goal which specifies desired business results
. potential alternatives for achieving the goal identified
. once method is selected enabling technologies should be evaluated
. after identifying the appropriate technologies a plan is developed to integrate the technologies into one system
. specifications tied to desired business results are tested by users
. employee participation is part of every phase of implementation process
. the ability of employees to adopt to the new technology should be accessed
. training programs are developed to address any areas of weakness
. communication programs regarding the changes needed are fully developed and used
. behaviors supportive of the new process are rewarded and negative behaviors result in negative consequences
. every component of the organization is analyzed and restructured if necessary to support the new technologies
Cisco's system of acquisitions for technology or technology focused firms includes what?
. Strong due diligence.
. One third of top management fills the slots in the new firm.
. Buddy system that matches employees of acquired firm with Cisco employees.
. Customization of each integration effort.
. Conversion of existing system in acquired firm to Cisco's.
.Ninety days to full integration.
Some examples of operation issues that can emerge during the implementation of newly acquired technology include all of the following except:
After a technology based merger or acquisition, trust is built through:
Cultural differences in integrating international alliances can be found at the ____ levels.
Changes in the policies and procedures of a firm after two entities are integrated frequently results in ____.
What are the key three elements in integration? How should they work together?
The three elements that need to be considered in integration are:
According to McCreight and Company an alliance implementation effort should include all of these except:
All issues are equally important as a firm seeks to implement the acquisition of technology or technology related firm.
The joining of two firms is an immediate concern and there is little reason to worry about it over the long term.
If the firm has planned properly, the building of fit typically occurs very quickly with little time and effort necessary.
One of the operational issues that arises in the effort to build trust is transition costs are underestimated.
It is estimated that ____ percent of problems implementing an acquisition are related to people/relationship issues.
The consulting firm A.T. Kearney estimates that ____ percent of the benefits of joining two firms together are obtained in the first year.
To facilitate team building the leadership of the combined firm should:
All of the following are elements of Cisco's system for the acquisition of technology focused firms except:
All of the following are a trap that impacts decisions on whom and what to delegate responsibilities in the merger except:
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