"The failure rate of mergers and acquisitions is unreasonable, unacceptable, and unnecessary," say Claude S. Lineberry and J. Robert Carleton in this much-needed resource, which outlines their unique, proven, and practical process for increasing the success of mergers and acquisitions. Written for all those with a vested interest in the success of the deal-board of directors, executives, managers, employees, and shareholders-and based on years of research and real-world experience, Achieving Post-Merger Success is a down-to-earth guide that gives stakeholders the tools they need to * Profile and assess corporate cultures * Identify potential or actual culture clash barriers to a merger or acquisition * Determine what to do to avoid, minimize, and resolve culture clash * Plan for efficient and effective post-merger cultural integration of the two organizations