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Fuzje i przejęcia – strategia szybkiego rozwoju przedsiębiorstwa
Mergers and acquisitions – a strategy for rapid development

Author(s): Małgorzata Porada-Rochoń, Anna Owidia Surmacz
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Economic development
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego

Summary/Abstract: This article focuses on various strategic ways for the company’s growth. It analyzes advantages and disadvantages of these ways, especially of Merger and Acquisitons. One of the most fundamental motives for M&As is growth. Companies seeking to expand are faced with a choice between internal growth and growth through M&As. Internal growth may be a slow and uncertain process. Growth through Merger and Acquisitons may be a much more rapid process, although it brings with it is own uncertainties. Article also presents history of acquisitions, on example Johnson & Johnson company.

  • Issue Year: 2009
  • Issue No: 14
  • Page Range: 39-47
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish