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Business and Economics

How Do Business Mergers Work?

November 24, 2022

A merger is when two businesses combine to become one. Mergers can be friendly or “hostile,” in which the target company has little to no say in the matter. How do businesses come together in a merger or acquisition? […]

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Business and Economics

Games That Businesses Play—3 Famous Examples of Failed Business Strategy

April 10, 2017

Sun Tzu reminded us of the importance of analyzing your enemy, understanding your competitor. This is crucial in business strategy, as well as in the military. Strong businesses put themselves in the shoes of their rivals, and they try to anticipate how those competitors will react. And they use that information to help them plot a more effective strategy. […]

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Business and Economics

Maintaining a Healthy Company: How Businesses Sustain Competitive Advantage

March 31, 2017

Imagine that you are working in or leading a very successful company. Your investors are enjoying attractive returns. You’re producing strong earnings, and you have competitive advantage over your rivals. I have a harsh truth to share with you. You’re unlikely to be on top a decade from now. […]

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Business and Economics

Great Leaders: Eisenhower and the Pursuit of Small Wins

February 14, 2017

Truman had experienced how hard it was to get things done in a government bureaucracy. He learned that even if a president issued a command, it did not mean that various departments of the government would implement it as he wished. But he also understood that effective leaders pursue an iterative process of divergence and convergence. They stimulate debate, but are always on the lookout for common ground. […]

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