ACMPE Article Assessment - The merger synergy alignment process (MSAP)

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* 1. The three critical dimensions of achieving synergy and alignment with a newly formed entity are compensation, business process, and operations.

True

False

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* 2. What are the most important things a leader can do shape a new entity's culture? (select all that apply)

Keep stakeholders engaged

Establish perks for employees

Prepare to meet resistance and confusion

Create an environment of psychological safety

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* 3. Business process synergies are crucial to a newly merged entity’s profitability.

True

False

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* 4. What are the measures of operational success for a newly merged entity? (select all that apply)

Employee turnover

Patient experience

Profitability

Employee engagement

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* 5. What is often the easiest step or stage a leader misses in the six stages of alignment?

Identify synergy gaps

Learn the environment

Lead through change

Share their findings

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* 6. What is the most critical skill in the share the findings stage of the MSAP?

Influence

Persuasion

Active listening

Emotional Intelligence