Question 1: What steps could John take to create a cohesive team and overcome the conflicts arising from the merger?   Question 2: What leadership qualities should John possess in order to successfully manage the merger?

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Case Study: The Merger of Two Companies

 

ABC Corporation and XYZ Inc. were two major players in the retail industry. In order to stay competitive in the market, they decided to merge their companies. The merger brought together two very different cultures and leadership styles, which led to a lot of conflict among the employees. John, the CEO of the newly merged company, realized that he needed to take action in order to create a cohesive team and a successful business.

 

Question 1: What steps could John take to create a cohesive team and overcome the conflicts arising from the merger?

 

Question 2: What leadership qualities should John possess in order to successfully manage the merger?

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