Description: Post-Merger Integration and the Management of Information and Communication Systems by Alexis Papathanassis 1.0 Introduction In the popular film "Wall Street", the ruthless investment banker played by Michael Douglas, devotes an ode to "Greed", as part of his speech to the shareholders meeting of a paper company he aims at acquiring: "The point is ladies and gentlemen that greed, for the like of a better word, is good. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 1.0 Introduction In the popular film "Wall Street", the ruthless investment banker played by Michael Douglas, devotes an ode to "Greed", as part of his speech to the shareholders meeting of a paper company he aims at acquiring: "The point is ladies and gentlemen that greed, for the like of a better word, is good. Greed is right. Greed works! Greed clarifies, cuts through and captures the essence of evolutionary spirit. .. " Even though the aforementioned acquisition deal did eventually fail, in todays economy M&A activity is surging to levels previously unknown. With the exception 1 of the first quarters of 2002 , the last decade has been characterised by unprecedented 2 number of transactions • It appears that "greed" is gaining ground amongst top executives and shareholders. Inasmuch as greed is an integral part of human nature, so is the propensity to grow and develop a part of organisational nature. Greiner (1998:p.66) claims that organisational evolution is not merely a self-implied process, but a "contest for survival". In other words, if organisations are to reach and potentially surpass their average life 3 expectancy range of 20 to 50 years, they need to evolve . Mergers & acquisitions seem to play a primary role in the evolution, and thus survival, of organisations. Notes In the context of post-merger integration there is a tendency to perceive information and communication systems (ICS) as "technical components" or even as "departments" that need to be integrated. The discussion revolves mainly around technical issues and the restructuring of the IT-function(s).Alexis Papathanassis postulates that ICS ought to be treated as a complex and demanding management process and that it should be acknowledged as a key enabler of merger value realization. As such, it requires a holistic consideration and a systemic understanding. He presents the "Post-merger information and communication systems framework" (POMICS), a conceptual tool supporting the analysis effort required to achieve a sufficient depth of understanding. Its application on a real-life post-merger integration situation in a tourism company serves as a validation and as an illustration of the frameworks potential value. It also gives valuable insights into some of the key questions facing the entire tourism sector today. Back Cover In the context of post-merger integration there is a tendency to perceive information and communication systems (ICS) as "technical components" or even as "departments" that need to be integrated. The discussion revolves mainly around technical issues and the restructuring of the IT-function(s). Alexis Papathanassis postulates that ICS ought to be treated as a complex and demanding management process and that it should be acknowledged as a key enabler of merger value realization. As such, it requires a holistic consideration and a systemic understanding. He presents the "Post-merger information and communication systems framework" (POMICS), a conceptual tool supporting the analysis effort required to achieve a sufficient depth of understanding. Its application on a real-life post-merger integration situation in a tourism company serves as a validation and as an illustration of the frameworks potential value. It also gives valuable insights into some of the key questions facing the entire tourism sector today. Author Biography Dr. Alexis Papathanassis promovierte bei Prof. Dr. Klaus-Peter Wiedmann am Lehrstuhl fÜr Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre und Marketing II der Universität Hannover. Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction.- 1.1 Research topic.- 1.2 Research imperative.- 1.3 Research methodology.- 1.4 Structural logic of the dissertation.- 2.0 Literature review.- 2.1 Merger literature and research: Theoretical context.- 2.2 Merger theory and practice: Evaluation and implications.- 2.3 The role of post merger integration in mergers.- 2.4 The importance of information & communication systems in post merger integration.- 2.5 Establishing the basis for the creation of a management framework for post-merger ICS.- 3.0 ICS Management within post merger integration: analytical framework construction.- 3.1 VIP concept: The path from vision to process.- 3.2 Towards an integrated concept for ICS management within mergers.- 3.3 Post-merger ICS management concept overview: Managing systems for integration value — POMICS.- 3.4 POMICS application variants.- 3.5 Synergy equals syskepsis and synpraxis.- 4.0 Concept of value in tourism mergers.- 4.1 Mergers in tourism: Historical overview and rationale.- 4.2 Key sources of merger value in tourism.- 5.0 Integration meaning in the world of TUI.- 5.1 Integration visualisation: The Y model.- 5.2 Y model of Integration: Strengths and risks.- 5.3 Rules of the game in the world of TUI: Integration of equals.- 5.4 Evaluation of visualisation — integration game rules relationship: Implications.- 6.0 ICS integration potential in the world of TUI.- 6.1 The importance of ICS for integration in TUI.- 6.2 ICS management competence.- 6.3 ICS integration strategy: A mixture of approaches.- 7.0 TUIs ICS integration operations.- 7.1 Apollo systems development process.- 7.2 Apollo programme organisation.- 8.0 Synthesis and recommendations.- 8.1 Diagnosis: Case study overview of results, impact and recommendations.- 8.2 Demonstrating the value of aholistic understanding.- 8.3 Final word on the case study results.- 9.0 Research implications & reflections.- 9.1 Wider research implications: Evaluating current developments in tourism.- 9.2 Critical evaluation of the POMICS framework.- 10.0 Epilogue.- 10.1 Research summary.- 10.2 Proposals for further research.- 10.3 Closing word.- Appendix A.- Glossary of terms.- Appendix B.- Core tourism processes: An overview.- Appendix C.- Secondary research sources.- Appendix D.- Primary research design & results.- Bibliography & references. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description 1.0 Introduction In the popular film "Wall Street", the ruthless investment banker played by Michael Douglas, devotes an ode to "Greed", as part of his speech to the shareholders meeting of a paper company he aims at acquiring: "The point is ladies and gentlemen that greed, for the like of a better word, is good. Greed is right. Greed works! Greed clarifies, cuts through and captures the essence of evolutionary spirit. .. " Even though the aforementioned acquisition deal did eventually fail, in todays economy M&A activity is surging to levels previously unknown. With the exception 1 of the first quarters of 2002 , the last decade has been characterised by unprecedented 2 number of transactions * It appears that "greed" is gaining ground amongst top executives and shareholders. Inasmuch as greed is an integral part of human nature, so is the propensity to grow and develop a part of organisational nature. Greiner (1998:p.66) claims that organisational evolution is not merely a self-implied process, but a "contest for survival". In other words, if organisations are to reach and potentially surpass their average life 3 expectancy range of 20 to 50 years, they need to evolve . Mergers & acquisitions seem to play a primary role in the evolution, and thus survival, of organisations. Description for Sales People In the context of post-merger integration there is a tendency to perceive information and communication systems (ICS) as "technical components" or even as "departments" that need to be integrated. The discussion revolves mainly around technical issues and the restructuring of the IT-function(s). Alexis Papathanassis postulates that ICS ought to be treated as a complex and demanding management process and that it should be acknowledged as a key enabler of merger value realization. As such, it requires a holistic consideration and a systemic understanding. He presents the "Post-merger information and communication systems framework" (POMICS), a conceptual tool supporting the analysis effort required to achieve a sufficient depth of understanding. Its application on a real-life post-merger integration situation in a tourism company serves as a validation and as an illustration of the frameworks potential value. It also gives valuable insights into some of the key questions facing the entire tourism sector today. Details ISBN3824482452 Author Alexis Papathanassis Short Title POST-MERGER INTEGRATION & THE Language English ISBN-10 3824482452 ISBN-13 9783824482450 Media Book Format Paperback Edition 04200th Subtitle An analytical framework and its application in tourism Pages 301 Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-12-10 Imprint Deutscher Universitats-Verlag Place of Publication Wiesbaden Country of Publication Germany Translated from German DOI 10.1007/978-3-322-81879-9 Illustrations XVIII, 301 p. 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