Innovation Management
Managing People and Organisations – MN5506 Innovation Management
Student No : 0830835 Assignment 2
Master of Science Engineering Management Managing People and Organisations MN5506
Assignment 2 Innovation Management
Student No. 0830835
Word Count: 2997
Managing People and Organisations – MN5506 Innovation Management
Student No : 0830835 Assignment 2
Abstract
This report will examine the fictitious acquisition of a security systems business by a data networking organisation, to determine their corporate wide programme for new products entering into an emerging market. Both organisations presented forthwith, currently operate within the United Kingdom, and any information within this assignment has no reflection on the negative or positive aspects of either company.
Introduction
As Human Resources Manager for The Networking Company 1 , who has recently acquired TTS Fire and Security Limited 2 , this report will present the Executives with proposals for high performance strategic planning during such organisational change and development. Moreover with a shift in the direction of the amalgamated organisation to include new environmentally friendly wireless products, this report will offer corporate programmes in order to support creativity, innovation and employee motivation through training, and tactical leadership. This assignment shall refer to several organisational behavioural theories and use critical thinking skills as it determines the best position for this learning organisation entering a relatively new, high risk and ambiguous market 3 . Notably there are significant studies that show that almost half of the mergers and acquisitions that occur fail to produce the desired outcome (i.e. shareholder equity), with an even greater number failing in the cutting edge technology sector 4 . However from the same research it is clear that there are also vast quantities of equity that could be gained should the acquisition become a
Student No : 0830835 Assignment 2
Master of Science Engineering Management Managing People and Organisations MN5506
Assignment 2 Innovation Management
Student No. 0830835
Word Count: 2997
Managing People and Organisations – MN5506 Innovation Management
Student No : 0830835 Assignment 2
Abstract
This report will examine the fictitious acquisition of a security systems business by a data networking organisation, to determine their corporate wide programme for new products entering into an emerging market. Both organisations presented forthwith, currently operate within the United Kingdom, and any information within this assignment has no reflection on the negative or positive aspects of either company.
Introduction
As Human Resources Manager for The Networking Company 1 , who has recently acquired TTS Fire and Security Limited 2 , this report will present the Executives with proposals for high performance strategic planning during such organisational change and development. Moreover with a shift in the direction of the amalgamated organisation to include new environmentally friendly wireless products, this report will offer corporate programmes in order to support creativity, innovation and employee motivation through training, and tactical leadership. This assignment shall refer to several organisational behavioural theories and use critical thinking skills as it determines the best position for this learning organisation entering a relatively new, high risk and ambiguous market 3 . Notably there are significant studies that show that almost half of the mergers and acquisitions that occur fail to produce the desired outcome (i.e. shareholder equity), with an even greater number failing in the cutting edge technology sector 4 . However from the same research it is clear that there are also vast quantities of equity that could be gained should the acquisition become a