We penetrate the black box of post-acquisition integration by examining whether business unit leaders (BULs)—executives responsible for integrating and operating acquired targets—shape integration ...

A successful acquisition doesn't end with the transaction; companies must prepare for the complex integration process that follows to ensure long-term viability. This involves protecting key assets, ...

With all the mergers and acquisitions in healthcare, IT departments might be forgiven for experiencing a bit of whiplash. But IT integration can be a smooth process, provided that thoughtful ...

Why do firms acquire other firms? Ronald Coase answered this in 1937. Firms exist because organizing activity internally costs less than coordinating through market transactions. Every acquisition ...