Blueprint for a Crooked House

This book provides a behind the scenes look at the failure of a $10 billion dollar global joint venture between AT&T and British Telecom. The reader will learn: why the failure rate for corporate mergers and acquisitions stands at 60 percent-80 percent; the 'Eight Deadly Sins of Mergers'; the effect of culture clashes; and, much more. Using a case-study approach, this book provides a comprehensive overview of current management and leadership principles and theories essential for successful corporate mergers and/or acquisitions.