This is the first book to provide thorough descriptions and discussion about Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Strategic Alliances (SA). It is also the first to compare these important strategic alternatives that are the main mode for internationalization. The book is an important addition to the current knowledge, for academic, practitioners and students of business administration and international management.' – Professor Drori, Tel-Aviv University, Israel

'This book, a unique cooperation between academics and consultants, provides a wealth of insights into all processes of mergers and strategic alliances. The authors' distinctive view of combining all stages of mergers and alliances as a key to creating value is useful for both scholars and executives. The book discusses in practical terms what make different organizational partnerships work, and what should be done before, during and after the deal. Mergers and alliances management will be a required competency of most senior management for a long time to come, and the lessons that this book offers should be learned by executives and in business schools.' – Professor Oded Shenkar, Ohio State University,USA

'This book provides a wealth of insights into the strategic, organizational, and cultural aspects of alliances, mergers and acquisitions. It effectively blends scholarship and practice with chapters offering theoretical frameworks, cutting-edge research, real-life examples and useful assignments. This book is of significant value to a wide range of audiences including scholars, executives, educators and students.' – Professor Guenter Stahl, INSEAD university

'A substantial text with useful practical advice, helpful frameworks and illuminating case studies.' – Professor Duncan Angwin, Oxford Brookes University, UK

'The added value of this book is the way the authors succeeded to combine recent research conclusions with organizational decision making processes and M&A key success factors. As a practitioner and former senior executive of 'Teva' – the world leader of the Generic Pharmaceutical industryrecognized for its successful growth track record of more than 35 acquisitions – I recommend this book as a real contribution to our academic and managerial 'body of knowledge'.' – Haim Benyamini, Former Corporate HR, Teva