Weeks 7-8 Student will identify two companies which have the potential of reaping the benefits of a merger. He has to give his preliminary reasons for his suggestion. Mentor could give feedback to student regarding his choice of companies. If possible, the mentor could provide links to these two companies for some general information about the companies. Student would find out more details about the two companies identified and start assessing the potential of a merger.
Mentor helps in guiding student in the evaluation process.
Student prepares a written report for or against the merger. Student prepares a multimedia presentation of the report. This will be presented to his class who will act as the decision-makers of the two companies concerned. Menor could help by giving guidelines and comments about effective presentations. Weeks 15 Student presents to class.