Dow's novel approach to managing the human element of mergers and acquisitions

✍ Scribed by Randolph M. Croyle; Ava L. Johnsey

• Publisher: Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 178 KB
• Volume: 26
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1932-2054
• DOI: 10.1002/joe.20151

✦ Synopsis

Abstract

The human element in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures is too critical to be left until late in the process. Dow's HR Center for M&As is on the scene early to uncover factors that could influence the viability and value of a deal, and then helps the business leaders plan and execute the implementation strategy. Having developed tried‐and‐true approaches, tools, and integrated HR solutions, along with practices for capturing key learnings from every deal, the center has become a repository of HR know‐how essential to a corporate growth strategy centered on M&As. © 2007 Dow Chemical Company