The real cost of M&A advice
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A study analyzing that hiring an outside consultant for managing a complex merger and acquisition situation by acquiring firms results in higher costs and bargaining hazards, is presented.
Publication Name: European Management Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0263-2373
Year: 2006
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From babes and sucklings: management consultants and novice clients
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The use of management consultants in the Church of England, trade unions and Poland and the expansion of the management consultancy industry are discussed.
Publication Name: European Management Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0263-2373
Year: 2006
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The impact of bid defenses in hostile acquisitions
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The unwelcome takeover bids and defense strategies adopted by business organizations in hostile acquisition scenario are analyzed.
Publication Name: European Management Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0263-2373
Year: 2006
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