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The Business Lessons of the Belmont Stakes

Harvard Business Review

For example, an executive considering whether to acquire a target company will gather facts about the industry and target company, consider how the combined companies will perform, and come up with a value that shows the deal is good for the acquirer. When views are diverse, prices tend to reflect value reasonably well.

Beyer 15
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The Business Lessons of the Belmont Stakes

Harvard Business Review

For example, an executive considering whether to acquire a target company will gather facts about the industry and target company, consider how the combined companies will perform, and come up with a value that shows the deal is good for the acquirer. When views are diverse, prices tend to reflect value reasonably well.

Beyer 10
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Three Traps Facing New Global Leaders

Harvard Business Review

For example, Nestle Japan localized their offerings to the point that they disconnected from the global brands. They rendered the global power of the company useless because they could no longer leverage Nestle's massive supply chain or brands. Are they all like you, or do they represent diverse and global perspectives?