Mastering the Acquirer's Innovation Dilemma [electronic resource] : Knowledge Sourcing Through Corporate Acquisitions /
Bannert-Thurner, Valerie.author.
European Institute for Technology and Innovation Management.
Acquisitions are increasingly used to source capabilities, but often without success. Based on best practices from companies such as HP, IBM, GE and Intel, the book outlines the key factors impacting innovativeness post acquisition. These underpin a strategic acquisition and integration management concept. The author provides tools to support managers in their selection of the appropriate target, conducting a technology due diligence, and in choosing and managing the right integration approach.
Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Best Practices; List of Abbreviations; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 Technology, Innovation and their Management; 3 Introduction to Corporate Acquisitions; 4 Case Studies from Reality: Technology-based Value Creation in Real-life Acquisitions; 5 Model of Reality: A New Understanding of Technology-based Value Creation in Corporate Acquisitions; 6 Technology-based Strategic Acquisition and Integration Management; 7 Management Principles; Appendix A - Value Creation in Corporate Acquisitions; Appendix B - Checklist: Technology Due Diligence; Notes
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"In association with European Institute for Technology and Innovation Management."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-280) and index.
Acquisitions are increasingly used to source capabilities, but often without success. Based on best practices from companies such as HP, IBM, GE and Intel, the book outlines the key factors impacting innovativeness post acquisition. These underpin a strategic acquisition and integration management concept. The author provides tools to support managers in their selection of the appropriate target, conducting a technology due diligence, and in choosing and managing the right integration approach.
Management.
Knowledge management.
Leadership.
Organization.
Planning.
Management.
Knowledge Management.
Business Strategy/Leadership.
Organization.