Mathematical-tools

This is an excellent book on simulation of n-body systems. The
author gives a very good description of several techniques and
algorithms together with some theoretical background. This is
the book to have on your desk if you don't want to have a pile
of pappers and other books.

Acme's Inc. strategy is loud and clear. We will grow our markets and product lines through strategic acquisitions! With over half a billion dollars in Acme's coffers, acquisitions will put us right at the top of our markets!

Do you think, that this M&A strategy works? What will work and what will fail? How are we going to select the right companies for our M&As? All these questions have a common theme - people. The hardest to quantify assets are employees. If we just could factor in their reaction to change, then we will be able to predict Acme's financial performance. In other words, if we add organizational culture measurements to the due-diligence process, then we can gain the insights of how people on both sides will accept or resist an acquisition. And we can do that before risking hundreds of millions of dollars.

How much would such a tool will be worth to you? With more than 2/3 of M&As failing to increase shareholder value, it is easy to see why Stuart Ferguson's Quantitative Organization Culture Analyses, or QUOCA, presents a very valuable resource to executives, integration managers, bankers, and financial analysts - just to mention a few. Check how cultures can make your deal fly, or crash. Personally, I also appreciate the books' easy to read style and flow.

This book has a useful focus (financial analysis) and includes helpful case studies. The author has experience as both a manager and teacher, which makes the writing both realistic and readable.

Dr. Ferguson has made an important contribution to the field of M&A research. His analysis of the impact of cultural issues on the success of acquisitions is thought provoking and very timely. His writing style is clear and entertaining. This is a must read for M&A practioners, corporate development professionals and CEO's of acquisitive companies.