This case UV4253, which is designed to allow the two integration teams, each of which represents one of the two very different companies, to build a joint post-acquisition-integration plan. Some of the issues addressed by UV4253 included (1) the organization of Schuler, (2) the staffing of management positions, (3) joint-distribution channels, (4) the resolution of cultural conflict, (5) the focus of the strategic and operational decision and (6) performance indicators to assess the success of the acquisition. Confidential background of one of the companies is provided in this case for one of the teams. "Hide
by Dan Watson, William G. Bowen Source: Darden School of Business 3 pages. Publication Date: February 16, 2010. Prod. #: UV4254-PDF-ENG
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