
Study on the Post-Merger Integration of IT Systems in the Retail Industry
The Case of M&A of a Department Store
- Gyu-BaeKim Hee-Joong Hwang
- 한국유통과학회
- 유통과학연구(JDS)
- 제11권 제9호
- 등재여부 : KCI등재
- 2013.09
- 25 - 29 (5 pages)
Purpose - This study aimed to examine how the integration of IT systems was applied in the merger and acquisition (M&A) process in a Korean retail industry, based on the conceptual framework of a combination of related, existing literature. Research design, data, methodology – We employed the case study method, which involved literature reviews and interviews. We conducted a documentary survey and interviews regarding the M&A case for company A. Results – Company A had an integration strategy and plan with IT expertise before it began integrating both IT systems in D-Day. The IT integration of both systems was completed efficiently and effectively. Company A utilized not just one but all integration options, which was done in stages and according to situation. Conclusions - Companies should develop an integration strategy and have a clear integration plan with IT expertise in order to achieve successful integration. Companies trying to integrate IT systems during an M&A process can utilize all integration options in consideration of their business context and IT system conditions.
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Theoretical Background and Research Approach
3. Case Study : Integration of IT Systems of Both Companies
4. Conclusions
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