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C/F/925. Dissertation. Merger of BHS and Arcadia: Factors Contributing to their Integration

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DATE:
2010
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The dissertation explores the rationale behind the merger of BHS (British Home Stores) and Arcadia Group reviewing literature on the history and organisational background of both companies, the theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), organisational culture and cultural change (acculturation), etc. The impacts of various factors on the success of the merger are considered including the size of businesses, the challenges of the new structure and new staffing roles, core competences and synergies, etc. The methodology of the dissertation is based on secondary research and primary data obtained from semi-structured interviews with BHS employees. Conclusions are made about receptiveness to change in BHS and the effectiveness of the merger.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Merger of BHS and Arcadia, M&A,

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C/EI/35. Analysis of e-business strategy: A case study of British Home Stores

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5400
DATE:
2007
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59.99 GBP

This paper evaluates e-business strategy of British Home Stores. It examines how improvement in e-business can help the company to perform efficiently and become more competitive. It highlights how e-business can be used to increase sales levels, improve working effectiveness and promote operational efficiency. The paper uses Application Portfolio matrix, SWOT analysis, PESTEL and Porter's five forces techniques to analyse the e-business strategy of the company. It also examines the use of interviews, questionnaires, business process analysis, work measurement and online survey as methods of collecting data for the evaluation of e-business strategy. Advantages and disadvantages associated with e-business implementation are highlighted. Recommendations for improving e-business strategy are made throughout the discussion.

 

KEYWORDS: PESTEL, Porters five forces, change management issues, British Home Stores, E-busines,

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