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The impact of a merger on the motivational levels and organisational culture of amalgamated beverage industries employees in country regionDe Sousa, Vanessa Alexandre January 2006 (has links)
Thesis (M. Tech.) -- Central University of Technology, Free State, 2006 / In today’s dynamic and uncertain business environment, employees are required to work together to achieve a common goal. An organisation cannot survive without a highly motivated and progressive workforce. Management need to be highly innovative and adaptive, to survive the intensity of competition and change. This study is based on the conviction that enhancing and sustaining employee motivation is a manager’s major function. In effect, management need to create and maintain a culture that fosters motivation, and determine whether employees are culturally adaptable, when two established cultures merge as one.
Against this background, the focus fell on attaining optimum performance and a culture that evokes a spirit of co-operation and is conducive to motivating employees to work willingly and effectively. The Amalgamated Beverage Industry was selected for the purpose of this study. The perceptions and opinions of management and that of the lower level employees were examined to determine the impact on the work motivational levels and organiastional culture within Country Region employees. A probable influence was also given on the possible factors contributing to the maintained level of organisational culture and the high motivational levels within ABI. Attention was also focused on culture change and its possible impact on employees.
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The impact of takeovers on the wealth of shareholders of bidding firms: the Hong Kong experience.January 1994 (has links)
by Ko Shuk Yin, Yim Kok Man. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves [39-41]). / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.i / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iii / Chapter / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE --- p.1 / Introduction --- p.1 / Objective --- p.2 / Chapter II. --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.4 / Rationale for Takeovers --- p.4 / From the shareholders' standpoint --- p.4 / From the managers' standpoint --- p.7 / Empirical Literature Review --- p.9 / Overview --- p.9 / Target Firm Stockholder Returns --- p.12 / Bidding Firm Stockholder Returns --- p.13 / Chapter III. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.16 / Data --- p.16 / Hypothesis To Be Tested --- p.17 / Methodology --- p.17 / Chapter IV. --- EMPIRICAL RESULTS --- p.21 / An Overview --- p.21 / Interpretation --- p.24 / Stock price movement --- p.24 / Information leakage --- p.27 / Hubris hypothesis --- p.27 / Mode of payment --- p.28 / Number of bidders --- p.29 / Chapter V. --- LIMITATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS --- p.30 / Limitations --- p.30 / Recommendations --- p.31 / APPENDICES / BIBLIOGRAPHY
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A study of strategies for successful enterprise resource planning implementation in a merger and acqusition environmentThomas, Maricelle Casquejo 01 January 2007 (has links)
This project will be focusing on the business problem of integrating information systems within a M & A organization, in this case to a SAP platform. SAP is the platform the parent company uses to run its corporate business functions.
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Implication of Merger and Acquisitions by foreign investors in national security in ChinaGe, Jun Wei January 2008 (has links)
University of Macau / Faculty of Law
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Fairness opinions and liability : a legal and economic analysis of fairness opinions in the United States and the Netherlands /Parijs, Sergei. January 2005 (has links) (PDF)
Univ., Diss.--Groningen, 2005.
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Die Anwendbarkeit der deutschen und europäischen Fusionskontrolle auf Zusammenschlüsse von Krankenhäusern /Badtke, Fabian. January 2008 (has links)
Humboldt-Universiẗat, Diss.-2008--Berlin, 2007. / Incllues bibliographical references (p. 419-438).
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Die Pressefusionskontrolle nach südafrikanischem und deutschem Kartellrecht : eine rechtsvergleichende Untersuchung /Janka, Sebastian Felix. January 2008 (has links)
Zugl.: Hamburg, Universiẗat, Diss., 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-323).
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The impact of food and beverage mergers on the shareholder value with specific reference to South AfricaMyeni, Wiseman Bellingham Wanda January 2007 (has links)
This study is aimed at investigating the effect of mergers and acquisitions on the share
prices and dividends involving South African companies in the food and beverage
industry.
A sample of 79 mergers from 1999 to 2005 was used. The data was analysed using the
event study methodology and descriptive statistics. In addition, the paired t-test was also
conducted to test the significance of the results. The results were presented using graphs,
tables and charts.
The results showed that target companies obtained negative abnormal returns during the
announcement of mergers while acquiring companies on the other hand received positive
abnormal returns. The results imply that it can no longer be generalized that target
companies always win and acquiring companies lose during the merger activity.
On the other hand, the dividends for target companies increased significantly after the
merger, while the dividends for acquiring companies remained insignificantly negative
after the merger. / Graduate School of Business Leadership / MBL
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The integration of Meridian Brokers (Pty) Ltd into Alexander Forbes Limited : a change process to incorporate the different cultures and management styles of these two companies to maximize the benefits of the mergerMuntingh, Le Roy 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2001. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This project examines the implications of a merger of two companies, Alexander Forbes
Limited and Meridian Brokers (Pty) Ltd. The emphasis of the study is the identification of
the differences in corporate culture between the two organisations, and having done this
identification, the selection of the change process required to facilitate the smoothest
possible integration of the two companies.
In the first instance the project research methodology is explained. The method of
information gathering is done by means of questionnaires. Three major models which
have been specifically designed to extract the necessary information are used in the project,
namely the Beehive model, the Growth Curve model and the VISA model.
Furthermore, the models to be used to drive the change process are also described in this
initial stage. These models are the ESP of change and the ROP.
During the next stage of the project the analyses of the data is done. The data is then
compared in order to show certain differences between the cultures and management styles
of the two organisations. The major differences between the two companies are then
highlighted in graphic form to show where the emphasis must be laid during the change
process, in order to create a new culture going forward. The final stages of this study project refer to the recommended change process for the
integration. The emphasis here is to highlight what specific actions need to take place so
that the new Alexander Forbes group can be an even stronger force to be reckoned with by
becoming a globally competitive insurer.
In conclusion the study project examines whether it has fulfilled its objective as set out
initially, and whether there is cause for any other further study in this regard in the future. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die projek ondersoek die implikasies van 'n samesmelting van twee maatskappy,
Alexander Forbes Beperk en Meridian Brokers (Edms) Bpk. Die doel van die studie is die
identifikasie van die verskille in korporatiewe kultuur tussen die twee oorspronklike en
deur die identifikasie te doen, die seleksie van die veranderingsproses vereis om
die beste moontlike integrasie tussen die twee maatskappye to bewerkstellig.
In die eerste plek word die projeknavorsingsmetode verduidelik. Die metode om inligting
te versamel word gedoen deur vraelyste. Drie hoofmodelle, naamlik die Beehive model,
die Growth Curve model en die VISA model, wat spesifiek ontwerp is om die nodige
inligting te trek, word in die projek gebruik.
Verder, modelle wat ook gebruik word om die veranderingsproses te dryf, word hier
beskryf. Hierdie modelle is die ESP en die ROP.
Gedurende die volgende fase van die projek word die analise van die data gedoen. Die
data word dan vergelyk om sekere verskille tussen kulture en bestuursstyle van die twee
maatskappye te wys. Die hoof verskille tussen die twee maatskappye word dan uitgewys
in grafiese vorm om te wys waar die beklemtoning gelê moet word gedurende die
veranderingsproses, om 'n nuwe kulturele vooruitgang te skep. Die finale stappe van die studie projek verwys na die aanbevele veranderings proses vir die
integrasie. Die doel hier is om te beklemtoon watter spesifieke aksies nodig is om plaas te
vind sodat die nuwe Alexander Forbes groep selfs 'n sterker mag kan wees, deur 'n globale
mededingende versekeraar te word.
In samevatting ondersoek die studieprojek of dit voldoen het aan sy doel soos eerstens
uitgestip, en of daar enige rede is om 'n verdere studie in die verband in die toekoms te
doen.
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Developing a practical approach to identify, select, design and manage strategic alliancesScholtz, Johan F. 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2002. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This Study Project attempted to understand and analyse the key elements of strategic
alliances in order to develop a practical model and structured approach for business to
successfully justify, identify, assess, select, implement and manage alliances that will
create maximum value for all parties involved and enhance the likelihood of alliance
success. The objective was to obtain an end-ta-end and integrated picture of how to
successfully apply strategic alliance as a business tool in today's dynamic and challenging
business environment.
The study showed that companies of today are facing an overwhelming number of
external and internal challenges and pressures. These challenges are putting increased
pressure on companies' resources, skills, management and other capabilities to develop
new strengths and deliver products and services quicker and at a lower cost. Traditional
methods of addressing these challenges, such as internal resource development or
acquisition of a business that possesses the required capabilities, are proving to be
inadequate and often force companies to sacrifice essential elements such as: speed to
market, organisational agility and control. Strategic alliances offer an alternative.
Strategic alliances can offer significant advantages for companies who are lacking in
particular competencies or resources by securing these through links with partners who
possess complementary skills or assets and may also offer easier access to new markets
and opportunities for mutual synergy and learning. Alliances will avoid the permanency of
strategies such as mergers and acquisitions and enable two-directional exchange of
resources and competencies as apposed to the pure financial nature of outsourcing. The first step in the alliance process is the formulation of the alliance strategy. The
alliance strategy will dictate which partner and alliance form is most appropriate, what the
company expects to get out of the alliance and how risks will be managed. The alliance
strategy is a building block or extension of the corporate strategy and must be aligned
with the mission, goals and objectives that were set by the strategic process. The
formulation of the alliance strategy must be based on an analysis of the external market
circumstances and the company's internal resources and competitive capabilities. By
defining an alliance strategy the company ensures that all alliances-related activities are
consistent and structured.
Once the strategic alliance strategy, objectives and format has been determined the
company can start to identify and select a partner that has got the ability and competency
that is required by the alliance and at the same time has got a similar need to be involved
in the alliance. Partner selection requires a structured process to ensure that the alliance
strategy and selected form is translated into and represented by key business attributes
or areas that are affected by the alliance. The organisation must be clear about what its
strategic objectives are and what the partner profile is it is looking for. These objectives
are linked to criteria or requirements that the potential partner must comply to, in order
to meet the alliance objectives.
The partners are now ready to determine how each organisation will engage with the
other to reach common objectives of the alliance. This is achieved through a process of
negotiation and work definition. The negotiation is 'non zero-sum based' which means
that one company's gain is not at the loss of the other company. The alliance business
plan is developed during this stage and acts as the blueprint of the future alliance
operations. During this stage it is crucial that the leadership of the two companies is
actively involved and visible in the process. Managing strategic alliances introduces a complex combination of new management
challenges that often need to be coordinated and addressed. It is the alliance
management's responsibility to establish a relationship of trust between the companies,
address cultural issues and ensure that there is a continuous process of two-way learning.
These solutions and the original alliance agreement will however be temporary because
the alliance is founded upon relationships that have a dynamic of their own and are
subject to the influence of external changes bearing on the alliance, which requires that
the alliance needs to transform and adapt to these changes on a regular basis.
Strategic alliances are certainly not a new concept in South Africa. But the adoption rate
of strategic alliances seem to be slow compared to world standards and opportunities for
both local and international alliances have not been capitalised on. Alliances can enable
South African companies to remove unnecessary duplication between companies, access
international skills and technology, build on synergies and reach global markets in a cost
effective and swift way. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING:Die doel van hierdie Studie Projek was om die sleutelkomponente van strategiese
alliansies te ontleed en te verstaan om sodoende 'n praktiese model en gestruktureerde
benadering vir besigheid te ontwikkel om alliansies suksesvol te kan regverdig,
identifiseer, analiseer, selekteer, implementeer en bestuur om maksimum waarde vir alle
partye betrokke te skep asook die alliansie se waarskynlikheid van sukses te verhoog.
Die doelwit was om 'n geintegreerde end-tot-end beeld te verkry van hoe om strategiese
alliansies suksesvol aan te wend as 'n besigheidsgereedskapstuk in vandag se dinamiese
en uitdagende besigheidsomgewing.
Die studie het gewys dat besighede van vandag 'n oorweldigende aantal eksterne en
interne uitdagings en druk moet verwerk. Hierdie uitdagings sit toenemende druk op
maatskappy hulpbronne, vaardighede, bestuur en ander bevoegdhede om nuwe
sterkpunte te ontwikkel en produkte en dienste vinniger en teen laer koste te verskaf.
Tradisionele metodes hoe om hierdie uitdagings te adresseer soos interne hulpbronontwikkeling
of aanskaffing van 'n besigheid wat die nodige bevoegdheid besit, is bewys
om onvoldoende te wees en forseer maatskappye gereeld om essensiële elemente soos:
tyd na die mark, organisasie buigbaarheid en beheer op te offer. Strategiese alliansies
bied 'n alternatief aan.
Strategiese alliansies kan maatskappye wat 'n tekort het aan spesifieke vaardighede of
hulpbronne, betekenisvolle voordele bied deur middel van 'n skakel met 'n vennoot wat
oor komplementerende vaardigehede en hulpbronne beskik asook makliker toegang gee
tot nuwe markte en geleenthede gebasseer op sinergië en kennis uitruil. Alliansies sal die
permanentheid van strategië soos samesmeltings en aanwendings vermy en maak tweerigting uitruil van hulpronne en vaardighede moontlik teenoor the suiwer finansiële
natuur van besigheid uitfaseer.
Die eerste stap in die alliansie proses is die formulering van die alliansie strategie. Die
alliansie strategie sal dikteer waarom een vennoot en alliansie vorm beter is as enige
ander beskikbare opsie, wat die maatskappy verwag om uit die alliansie te kry en hoe
risiko's bestuur sal word. Die alliansie strategie is 'n bou blok of verlenging van die
korporatiwe strategie en moet belyn wees met die missie en doelwitte wat bepaal is
gedurende die strategiese proses. Die formulering van die alliansie strategie moet
gebasseer wees op 'n analiese van die eksterne markomstandighede en die maatskappy
se interne hulpbronne en kompeternde vaardighede. Die definering van die alliansie
strategie verseker dat alle alliansie-verwante aktiwiteite konsikwent en gestruktureerd
gedoen word.
Sodra die strategiese alliansie strategie, doelwitte en alliansie formaat bepaal is kan die
maatskappy begin om 'n vennoot te identifiseer en te selekteer wat beskik oor die vermoë
en vaardigehede wat benodig word deur die alliansie en terselftertyd ook 'n soortgelyke
behoefte het om betrokke te raak by die alliansie. Vennootseleksie vereis 'n
gestruktureerde proses om te verseker dat die alliansie strategie en geselekteerde form
omgeskakel word in 'n en verteenwoordig word deur sleutel besigheidskenmerke of areas
wat geaffekteer word deur die alliansie. Die besigheid moet duidelik wees oor wat die
strategiese doelwitte is en wat die vennoot profiel is wat verlang word. Hierdie doelwitte
word verbind aan kriteria of vereistes waaraan die voornemende vennoot moet voldoen
om te verseker dat die alliansie doelwitte bereik word.
Die venote is nou reg om te bepaal hoe elke organisasie met die ander sal handel om
sodoende die ooreengekome doelwitte van die alliansie te bereik. Dit sal bereik word deur 'n proses van onderhandeling en werk definisie. Die onderhandelinge is nie gebasseer op
wen en verloor nie, wat beteken dat een maatskappy se wins is nie die ander maatskappy
se verlies nie. Die alliansie besigheidsplan word ontwikkel gedurende hierdie fase en dien
as 'n uitleg vir die toekomstige alliansie funksies. Dit is krities dat die maatskappye se
leiers aktief betrokke raak by die proses op hierdie tydstip.
Die bestuur van strategiese alliansies stel bekend 'n komplekse kombinasie van nuwe
bestuur uitdagings wat gekoordineer en geadresseer moet word. Dit is die
verantwoordelikheid van die alliansie bestuur om 'n verhouding van vertroue tussen die
organisasies te vestig, kulturele probleme te adresseer en te verseker dat daar 'n
deurlopende proses van twee-rigting kennis uitruil is. Hierdie oplossings asook die
oorspronklike alliansie ooreenkoms sal egter tydelik wees as gevolg van die feit dat die
alliansie gebasseer is op verhoudinge wat dinamies is en afhanklik is van eksterme
veranderinge wat 'n invloed het op die alliansie en vereis daarom dat die alliansie gedurig
moet aanpas by die veranderinge.
Strategiese alliansies is glad nie 'n nuwe konsep in Suid Afrika. Die aanneem tempo van
strategiese alliansies in vergelyking met wêreld standaarde is egter heelwat stadiger en
geleenthede vir beide plaaslike en internasionale alliansies is nog nie op gekapitaliseer
nie. Alliansies stel Suid-Afrikaanse maatskappye in staat om onnodige duplikasie tussen
mekaar te verwyder, toegang te kry tot internasionale vaardighede en tegnologie, te bou
op sinergië en wereld markte te bereik in 'n koste effektiewe en spoedige wyse.
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