Expert Perspective by Grahall’s Arlene Brewster, Ph.D.
Why do some mergers succeed and others fail? One of the most important factors behind the success of a merger is the compatibility of the merging companies’ cultures. It is the clash of company cultures that often leads to a failed merger. We are hoping that the Watson and Towers management teams have taken a page from their own merger consulting handbook and recognize the importance of creating, communicating and reinforcing an effective and homogeneous culture for the merged entity.
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