Organizational culture

Big Acquisitions Can Fall Apart Over Tiny Details

When we identify with our jobs, even small cultural changes become a big deal.

by

Freek Vermeulen and Ashraf Zaman

by

Freek Vermeulen and Ashraf Zaman

June 21, 2013

In September 2005, Alphahealth*, a large American healthcare company acquired the British company Pharmateam*.

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Freek Vermeulen is an Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the London Business School. He is the author of the book Business Exposed. Follow him on Twitter @Freek_Vermeulen. Ashraf Zaman is Director of Sales for North America at Becton Dickinson & Co.

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