Analysis for " DaimlerChrysler Merger: The Quest to Create "One Company"

1. Ethical dilemma description

What options should Tom Stallkamp consider in response to the following exchange with Jrgen Schrempp and which option would you recommend? Why? "Here's what we're going to do," Schrempp said. "You stay close to me. Call me whenever you want. Don't worry about going through Bob Eaton, and all that kind of stuff." Stallkamp felt intensely uncomfortable with the idea of circumventing Eaton

2. Options & effects on key stakeholders

What options should Tom Stallkamp consider in response to the following exchange with Jrgen Schrempp and which option would you recommend? Why? "Here's what we're going to do," Schrempp said. "You stay close to me. Call me whenever you want. Don't worry about going through Bob Eaton, and all that kind of stuff." Stallkamp felt intensely uncomfortable with the idea of circumventing Eaton.

3. M&A Strategy-what type & strategic objectives to meet levers of value

How did cultural differences between the two companies impact the ability to achieve the benefits and savings as well as the overall success of the merger

4. Synergy. Biases. Cognitive inertia & action Inertia.

How did cultural differences between the two companies impact the ability to achieve the benefits and savings as well as the overall success of the merger?

Link to case:

https://www.coursehero.com/u/file/19769644/Daimler-Chrysler-Report/

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