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(2008, 10 000 words)
The main aim of this dissertation is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The aim has further been divided into specific objectives that include: to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective; to highlight the corporate strategy in achieving desired results from M&A activities; and in the light of the analysis, develop strategic recommendations for companies that are considering M&A strategy to achieve desired effects. The dissertation includes the following chapters: introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis and findings, and conclusions and recommendations. This dissertation analyses the following mergers: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem. Proposal matching this dissertation is also available on our website under the name: C/B/854. Proposal: Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?
(2008, 10 000 + 1500 words)
The main aim of this dissertation is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The aim has further been divided into specific objectives that include: to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective; to highlight the corporate strategy in achieving desired results from M&A activities; and in the light of the analysis develop strategic recommendations for companies that are considering M&A strategy to achieve desired effects The dissertation includes the following chapters: introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis and findings, and conclusions and recommendations. This dissertation analyses the following mergers: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem. Proposal for this dissertation is provided in the appendix.
(2008, 1500 words)
The main aim of this proposed project is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The report includes sections such as introduction, aims and objectives, initial literature review, and methodology based on case studies and secondary data collection. Case studies analysed are: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem. Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name: C/B/852. Dissertation. Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?
(2006, 3500 words)
The paper offers a research proposal into the trends of student banking conducting a pilot study of customer service in Abbey online banking company. The study is based on primary data collection through a questionnaire. The problem with Abbey is identified; recommendations are suggested about the ways to raise their customer retention rate.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reports on the UK bank Abbey National describing its background and history, discussing the benefits of relationship management (RM) in retail banking, highlighting the role of service quality and customer service in Abbey National, and reviewing the bank’s strategic objectives.
(2005, 3100 words)
This essay is a mini dissertation. It looks into most of the aspects of mergers and acquisitions: difference between vertical/horizontal mergers, hostile bids and friendly mergers, benefits and costs to both parties involved, identification of different types of synergies. Moreover, economies of scope and scale are explained, supported by comprehensive graphs. Merger waves are explained and historical analyses are provided. Every argument in this essay is supported by market research as well as case studies (e.g. Lloyds TSB/Abbey National plc). UK and international regulation aspects are also discussed in detail. A case study of NatWest/RBS is provided at the end.
(2005, 2400 words)
The paper provides SWOT analysis of Abbey National Bank as well as PESTLE and Porters analysis of UK retail banking industry
(2005, 4500 words)
The paper presents PESTLE and Porters Five Forces analyses of UK retail banking industry as well as SWOT analysis of the main UK retails banks: Barclays, Abbey National, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, Royal bank of Scotland (RBS), and NatWest
(2003, 1900 words)
This report focuses entirely on Abbey national bank, its banking methods, its performance compared to other banks in UK. The report talks about the different ways of banking used by abbey national in UK and also presents the evidence of IS/IT use in it banking methods. I have used concepts like current application portfolio, balanced scorecard and porter's value chain to analyse the bank's position in the banking sector in UK.
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