Merging people successfully

Article Abstract:

The UK's merger and acquisition market continues to grow, suggesting that it is seen as a successful business route, but evidence shows that many tie-ups are doomed to failure. The single, most important element related to such failures is people and people management. Employees in newly-merged companies may worry about reduced career opportunities and redundancy, resulting in job dissatisfaction, lack of productivity and low morale. Successful change management should ensure that the acquiring company wins the trust and respect of its new employees as soon as possible through effective and efficient communication.

Management Functions, Social aspects, Management, Acquisitions and mergers, Organizational change

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Mixed fortunes for southern companies

Article Abstract:

Southern England seems to be recovering slowly from economic recession, but firms in the region are showing very mixed fortunes. The South's economy is expected to grow by over 3% in 199% and just under this level in 1996, with business turnover and output in the Southampton and Winchester area predicted to rise by some 3% in both years. Some companies have experienced rapid growth and have invested or made acquisitions as part of definite expansion strategies. However, other firms are being forced to seek capital because of declining market shares and deteriorating cash flows.

Southampton, England

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Carisbrooke Shipping floats successfully

Article Abstract:

Carisbrooke Shipping company took the innovatory step of being floated on the Alternative Investment Market in order to obtain funding for new ships and to ensure current shareholders had a market for their shares. The company was started in 1969 with only one ship which had risen to 14 ships of differing type and age by 1996. To further increase capacity fresh investment was required and this was achieved from a successful floatation when 2 million pounds sterling was invested.

Water Transportation, Finance, Shipping industry, Company Profile, Carisbrooke Shipping

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