1. Why is the pace with which businesses are integrated important? Be specific.
2. Why is it critical to make the tough decisions about who to put in key management positions early in the integration effort?
3. Why are firms likely to lose customers during the integration period?
4. Identify the main challenges of developing a new organization for the combined businesses. How would you attempt to resolve these challenges? Be specific.
5. What are the common methods for integrating corporate cultures? Of these, which do you believe would be the most important? Explain your answer.