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Made in Japan: Why the Bank Consolidations Strategy is an Origami Tiger

Overview This paper discusses the results of an examination into the dilemma and forces behind the consolidation strategy as well as a straightforward analysis of its pitfalls. The study evidence challenges the notion that the mergers can achieve the business objectives set out in this strategy, indeed, this report presents a view of outcomes far different from those objectives. The study also critically evaluates outsourcing as an alternative strategy to achieve the desired objectives. It concludes with a forecast as to the pivotal role of outsourcing being the only true economic improvement catalyst for Japan.

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Publisher	Everest Group.	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	October 2002	Downloads	66
Format	White Papers
Topics	Outsourcing

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