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Module Seven
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will meet these learning objectives:
- Identify risks, challenges, and best practices related to postmerger and post-acquisition states
- Create a business case report to assess the future state of business functioning
Module Overview
Preparing for the future is an important need that organizations must fulfill at all times, but especially during times of change. One method that helps with such preparation is the business case method. Using this method, organizations can challenge their critical thinking and explore alternative approaches to problem solving. Using the business case method requires the organization to simulate the outcome of various alternative situations and choose the best option available from the list.
Another method to minimize the risks and challenges related to change management is to analyze similar scenarios from other organizations. This is known as a case analysis method. This method helps in identifying the risks, challenges, and best practices based on the outcomes of other organizations.
Both these methods help you evaluate various business needs and their significance. These methods can also help you determine critical strategic requirements and ensure that recommended solutions meet the overall business needs. Additionally, these methods allow organizations to evaluate the impact that unexpected changes may have on key business decisions.
In short, by using the business case method and the case analysis method, you can test the robustness of business decisions and secure the future of the organization.
As a member of the strategic planning team of a life sciences organization in the Midwest, you have been helping the organization plan its exit strategy. So far, you have evaluated potential buyers and assessed potential risks related to the proposed sale.
In this module, you will determine possible effective change management strategies related to the post-acquisition phase for the organization in the course scenario. To do this, you will analyze a case study to identify various risks, challenges, and best practices related to how the organizations in the case study handled their change management strategy.
Module at a Glance
This is the recommended plan for completing the reading assignments and activities within the module. Additional information can be found in the module Resources section and on the module table of contents page.
- Review the module resources.
- Submit your case analysis report.
