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Renault and Nissan - A Marriage of Reason (Chinese)

By Philippe Lasserre
Published 05 Jun 2008
Reference 4928
Topic Strategy
Industry Automotive,  Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Region Asia
Length 18 page(s)
Language Chinese
Inspection copy
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Summary

In 1999 Renault acquired 36.8% of Nissan, the Japanese troubled car manufacturer. This case describes the successful integration process that led to the recovery of Nissan.

Teaching objectives

Strategic alliances and acquisitions. The rationale for global alliances. Integrating acquisitions.

Keywords
  • Strategic Alliances
  • Acquisitions
  • Integrating Acquisitions
  • Asian Business
  • Japan
  • Global Strategies
  • RD0608
  • AR2008
  • AR0708
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    Emeritus Professor of Strategy and Asian Business

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