Merger Project - Outcomes and Conclusions

This is the last part of your course project. There are two parts to this assignment.

Part 1:
In a 2-3 pages answer the following:

• What was the outcome of the mergers?
• Did the mergers work or fail? How do you know this?
• What is the current status of the merged company?
• As a Human Resource Manager, what do you think worked well for the merger?
• What do you feel are some areas that can be improved for future changes within the organization?

Part 2:
It is now time to combine all of the pieces you have into one complete word document, including part 1 above. You should review prior submissions for feedback from your faculty member.

Your final assignment should include at least 8 pages, include at least 3 resources, and be proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Be sure to cite your sources per APA formatting. For more information on APA, please visit the Online Library, which is available through the Resources tab.

THIS ASSIGNMENT WORKS WITH THE OTHER IN THIS COURSE.  USE ALL PREVIOUS RESOURCES FOR CITING.

Tepedino, L., & Watkins, M. (2010). Be a Master of Mergers and Acquisitions. HR Magazine, 55(6), 52-56.

Harding, D. & Rouse, T. (April 2007). Human Due Diligence. Retrieved from Harvard Business School Publishing.

Ashkenas, R., Francis, S., & Heinick, R. (July/August, 2011). The Merger Dividend. Retrieved from Harvard

Business School Publishing.

Raiborn, C.A., Butler, J.B., & Massoud, M.F. Outsourcing Support Functions: Identifying and Managing the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (2009). Retrieved from Harvard Business School Publishing.

Weidenbaum, M.. Outsourcing: Pros and Cons (2004). Retrieved from Harvard Business School Publishing.

Adler, P. (2003). Making the HR Outsourcing Decision. Retrieved from Harvard Business School Publishing.

Activity Time: 2 Hours

Lampel, J. & Bhalla, A (2008). Embracing Realism and Recognizing Choice in IT Offshoring Initiatives. Retrieved from Harvard Business School Publishing.

Farrell, D (June 2006). Smarter Offshoring. Retrieved from Harvard Business School Publishing.

Vietor, R.H.K., Rivkin, J.W., & Seminerio, J. (April 22, 2008). The Offshoring of America. Retrieved from Harvard Business School Publishing.