Course outcomes |
Learning and teaching strategies |
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On completion of this course, the students will be able to: CO 1. Understand the basic framework of Corporate Restructuring CO 2. Acquire knowledge of various models of mergers and acquisitions CO 3. Comprehend the need and process of due diligence and cross border acquisitions CO 4. Analyse various strategic alliances in international business CO 5. Analyse the concept of takeovers CO 6. Understand the concept of Divestitures |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures using whiteboards, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching, Quiz.
Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Solving problems of unsolved questions, Problem based learning-cases, Group learning teamwork, Giving Tasks. |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Corporate Restructuring
Concept
Reasons for restructuring
Barriers to restructuring
Types of restructuring
Strategic Options for restructuring : Cost Leadership options, Product Excellence options, SWOT options, New Ownership relationships
Implications of restructuring on stakeholders
Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers : Concept, classification of mergers
Acquisitions : Concept, types of acquisitions
Difference between mergers and acquisitions
Drivers of mergers and acquisitions
Reasons for failure of mergers and acquisitions
Process of merger and acquisition : Planning and implementation
Reverse Merger
Due Diligence
Importance of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
Process of due diligence: Planning, Data collection, Data analysis, Reporting
Post Merger Issues
Concept of integration in mergers
Tools for integration in mergers
Strategies for post merger success
Cross Border Acquisitions
Concept and need for cross border acquisitions
Benefits of cross border acquisitions
Difficulties in cross border acquisitions
Alternatives to Mergers and Acquisitions
Strategic Alliance
Concept
Reasons for formation of strategic alliances
Types of Strategic alliances
Benefits and weaknesses of strategic alliances
Divestitures
Concept and types of divestitures
Reasons for divestiture
Benefits of divestitures
Takeovers
Concept
Forms of takeover – Legal, Business, Reverse
Strategies to defend takeovers
Benefits of takeovers
Disadvantages of takeovers
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