New HP: The Clean Room and Beyond Harvard Case Solution & Analysis

With $ 19 billion merger of Silicon Valley legend Hewlett-Packard and Houston-based PC giant Compaq Computer Corporation legally closed on 3 May 2002, the two companies have dedicated a lot of time to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. Chief among these concerns was to avoid a clash of cultures that often accompany large mergers. This question is particularly relevant, given the very different cultures and HP Compaq. This case is an inside look at the process of integration planning itself to create a "new HP», highlighting the work of the integration office, known as a "clean room", and the human resources team of HP vice president Jackie Kane. Also describes the dilemma facing one division manager, Rich Marcello, who struggled with the consequences of the decision room clean. "Hide
by Leslie A. Perlow, Liz Kind Source: Harvard Business School 23 pages. Publication Date: February 22, 2004. Prod. #: 404064-PDF- ENG

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