Strategic perspectives on European cross-border acquisitions: a view from top European executives

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A study was conducted into cross-border acquisitions to see what 142 senior managers consider to be the main strategic issues. The single market has encouraged companies to consider acquisitions in other countries within Europe because is allows them to take advantage of the economies of scale. The value of these acquisitions has increased from 2 billion pounds sterling in 1985 to 20 billion pounds in 1995, and about 80% of the companies in the study agreed that cross-border activity was a strategic priority. The advantages and disadvantages are discussed.

Planning, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Executives, Foreign business enterprises

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Career dis-integration and re-integration in mergers and acquisitions: Managing competence and motivational intangibles

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The success of a merger of two corporate entities is dependent on the support of the people involved. A Career Concept approach can help corporations understand and manage sources and incentives for individual contributions to a merger and acquisition.

Corporations, Human resource management

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The implications of firm and individual characteristics on CEO pay

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The direct and indirect effects of the chief executive officer tenure and age on the CEO pay in the UK organization are examined. The findings imply further research for relating executive pay to the corporate governance process.

United Kingdom, Venture Analysis, Compensation and benefits, Business enterprises, Chief executive officers

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