[Management of International Acquisitions]

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Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of international acquisition and the effects of strategies on it in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on the acquisition o f Compaq by the Hewlett Packard and its relation with organizational and industry strategies which are able to put a direct effect on it. The research also analyzes many aspects of the international acquisitions and tries to gauge its pre- and post acquisition effects on the idea of acquisition of Compaq by HP. Finally, the current research study describes various factors which are responsible for any increase of decline in the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization and tries to describe the overall effect of the core elements including marketing, HR and of the changing product line on the international acquisition of Compaq by HP.

Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY2

I- INTRODUCTION3

II- OVERVIEW6

Introduction6

Merger And Acquisition6

Strategy Process Principle7

Overview: Global IT Industry8

Overview: Hewlett Packard9

Financial Context10

Invention And Innovation13

HP's Growth14

the Organization Of R & D At Hp14

?Digital Media14

?The Management Software15

?Mobility15

?Security16

HP Labs: HP Invents the Future16

HP breaks new ground with his Staff19

Overview: Compaq20

Acquisition of Compaq by HP21

Post- acquisition21

Conclusion23

PART 2: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL SKILLS IN THE MEXICAN BEEF INDUSTRY24

Strategies24

HP rethinks Virtualization in Business Terms24

1.Rethink infrastructure barriers25

2.Rethinking the management of applications and IT operations26

3.Rethink client architectures26

HP Strengthens Adaptive strategy27

HP's Response to Cloud Computing28

Strategies of HP after acquisition29

Changes in Product Line31

New Product Line of HP32

New Electronic Data System35

Domination of HP's Executive43

Strategic Partnership46

Universal brand48

III. CORE VALUES & MANAGERIAL SKILLS50

Introduction50

Keywords used51

Enterprise Collaboration51

Mission and Vision52

Conclusion53

REFERENCES57



EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This managerial report aims to make a detailed analysis of the two most popular companies in computer manufacturing industry, which include HP and Compaq. The analysis is performed in light of the changes taking place in the conventional organizational models of the US and UK based and other multinational Information Technology companies.

To develop a clear understanding, a detailed business and financial analysis of the computer manufacturing company has been carried out and included in this report. Since, the practice of acquisition is very challenging and risky in competitive firms, problems and risks faced by both the companies have also been discussed. To add to this, the role of the management and leadership has been studied in order to carry out an extensive research regarding the strategy and management of the companies.

It is very important to observe that both the IT companies have stayed as a vital part of the industry for a long period of time. Before the acquisition process, HP and Compaq were great rivals to each ...