Interviewing people in both organizations to determine "who really knows what to do and how to do it" is a part of what activity of the cultural due diligence analysis?

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Assessing intellectual capital involves identifying key individuals within both organizations who have specialized knowledge, skills or expertise relevant to the new enterprise. Interviewing these individuals will help to determine who really knows what to do and how to do it and can provide valuable insight for integrating the two cultures. Auditing the prevailing culture involves analyzing the norms, values, beliefs, and behaviors that drive the organization and may not necessarily involve interviewing specific individuals. Involving different people from both companies in designing the new enterprise and communicating early and often are important activities in the integration process but do not specifically address identifying who has the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to the new enterprise.

Interviewing People in Both Organizations to Determine "Who Really Knows