Exam 7: Obtaining Technology: Implementation

In the integration of two firms there is little need for most employees to know how they fit into the change and where the organization is going.

Key expectations should take priority in the integration effort except in which area?

As a result of the merger of AOL-Time Warner the newly combined firm's stock dropped over 70% between 2001 and 2003 because:

The absence of resources for an integration shows that the firm does not think integration is important.

The sharing of knowledge in the organization should be guided by what four lessons?

The AOL-Time Warner merger is a prime example of how to conduct a successful integration of two firms.

The building of synergies typically concerns:

The losses an employee can feel during integration typically can include all of the following except:

GE Capital has learned a number of different lessons in seeking to blend individuals. These lessons include all of the following except:

To execute a plan for the acquisition of technology the management should keep in mind all of the following except:

Political influence is a power that can not be brokered when considering integration.

The most critical decision making issue for a technology firm when integrating two entities is:

Autoadjudication is concerned with:

In an unrelated acquisition restructuring is often required.

The people issues involved in building fit include all of the following except:

The key questions the firm should ask during the blending of technology that has been obtained through external means include all of the following except:

One of the positive effects of politics on merger outcomes is: