Question 1

In determining what to do if an issue is of low critical importance but high urgency then the firm ____.

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The answer of In determining what to do if an...

Question 2

According to McCreight and Company an alliance implementation effort should include all of these except:

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Leaving intact the current organizational structure is not recommended as it may not support the new alliance's goals and could hinder effective implementation.

Question 3

The reasons that training and development are so important in the execution of an alliance or merger/acquisition include:

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Question 4

The losses an employee can feel during integration typically can include all of the following except:

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Prior pay level is not typically a loss felt during integration.

Question 5

The key to helping an employee understand how they fit into the new combined organization and where it is going is ____.

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Training and development programs are essential for helping employees understand their roles and the direction of the organization, especially after a merger or restructuring.

Question 6

GE Capital has learned a number of different lessons in seeking to blend individuals. These lessons include all of the following except:

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Blending is not an issue where the firm can take its time to begin; timely integration is crucial for successful blending of individuals and operations.

Question 7

To facilitate team building the leadership of the combined firm should:

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Celebrating success while learning from failures helps build a resilient and adaptive team culture, fostering growth and improvement.

Question 8

One solution to overcome personality conflicts is to:

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Emphasizing team building can help individuals understand each other better, improve communication, and reduce personality conflicts.

Question 9

A key implementation method to overcome potential conflict from the integration of two firms is ____.

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Forming teams from different functional areas from both firms encourages collaboration, understanding, and integration, which can help mitigate conflicts during the merger process.

Question 10

To execute a plan for the acquisition of technology the management should keep in mind all of the following except:

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Success is not guaranteed in technology acquisition, so assuming success and planning for growth without considering potential challenges and failures is not advisable.

Question 11

The building of synergies typically concerns:

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Building synergies often involves addressing people issues, as it requires collaboration and integration of efforts among individuals and teams to achieve greater combined results.

Question 12

Changes in the policies and procedures of a firm after two entities are integrated frequently results in ____.

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Question 13

The presence of rewards:

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Rewards indicate management's support during integration by motivating employees and aligning their efforts with organizational goals.

Question 14

The people issues involved in building fit include all of the following except:

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The statement about CEOs needing to be dismissed is not typically considered a people issue involved in building fit within an organization. The other options relate to common challenges in managing people and organizational dynamics.

Question 15

One of the positive effects of politics on merger outcomes is:

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Politics can positively influence merger outcomes by mobilizing opinions and opinion leaders, which can help garner support and facilitate smoother integration processes.

Question 16

The evaluation of requirements for the key activities in the integration effort should consider the amount of knowledge transfer required, the degree of integration necessary, and the speed of the integration necessary.

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The evaluation of requirements for integration efforts should indeed consider knowledge transfer, integration degree, and speed to ensure a smooth and efficient process.

Question 17

The most critical aspect of implementation when acquiring technology externally is integration.

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Integration is crucial because it ensures that the new technology works seamlessly with existing systems, processes, and infrastructure, maximizing its effectiveness and minimizing disruptions.

Question 18

The acquiring firm should always impose its culture on the acquired firm so that the acquisition can progress quickly.

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Imposing a culture can lead to resistance and conflict. Successful acquisitions often involve blending cultures or respecting the acquired firm's culture to ensure smooth integration and employee satisfaction.

Question 19

In an unrelated acquisition restructuring is often required.

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Restructuring is often necessary in unrelated acquisitions to integrate different business operations, align strategies, and achieve synergies.

Question 20

International alliances are no more complex than are domestic alliances.

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International alliances are generally more complex due to factors such as differing legal systems, cultural differences, political considerations, and varying economic environments, which are not typically present in domestic alliances.

Quiz 7: Obtaining Technology: Implementation