TY  - BOOK
AU  - Phuskele, Preeti
TI  - M & A: Strategies For Growth
SN  - 81-314-0765-9
U1  - 658.16 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Hyderabad
PB  - The ICFAI university Press
KW  - Mergers and Acquisitions
N2  - Managers and entrepreneurs around the world over aspire to growth ? and, that too, in as short a span as possible. Mergers and acquisitions are two important vehicles for growth. Many managers feel that, in spite of favorable economic conditions, it is difficult to satisfy their desire of growth. Merger and acquisition is considered the fastest method to achieve growth. Studies prove that merger and acquisition can contribute to the growth of the organizations by enhancing any one or all of the following:? Quicker and cheaper growth;? Synergies of market size and distribution channels;? Easier finance;? Economies of scale;? Gaining customers;? Cost efficiencies;? Improved infrastructure.Nowadays, corporates have undertaken Merger and Acquisition activity as a business strategy for growth. Although success can never be guaranteed, increased size and reach to international market has proven to be advantageous. The success of merger mainly depends on the managers involved and on their strategy. Success is mainly dependent on the fact as to how well M&A is planned and implemented. Further, management should ensure the minimization of cultural differences in the merged company. Most of the M&As focus on reaping maximum benefit of synergies by integration. In the process, energized managers can create miracles with the help of synergies of increased manpower and advice of experts. This book covers the motivational aspect for the corporates and growth opportunities through Mergers and Acquisitions. It focuses on the ability of integration and effective planning as a key for the success of M&As. It is a collection of articles and cases which enrich one?s knowledge and also provide useful guidelines to young entrepreneurs
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