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Title

A general model of the strategic decision process for the use of financial modelling in acquisition deals

Author(s)

Hastings, Simon J.;  Flitman, Andrew

Abstract

A new process model is proposed that illustrates how to apply financial modelling throughout acquisition deals. The research assessed the ability of an existing general decision making model to explain the tasks undertaken in four acquisition deals. The research then mapped the financial modelling used in those acquisition deals against the general model. An analysis of how financial modelling was employed against the general model gave rise to underlying generic sub-processes that, when combined, formed the new model. We conclude that, based on four case studies, our model provides a standard, broad decision support system framework that can be used by dealmakers to apply financial modelling throughout acquisition deals.

Publication type

Conference paper

Source

Decision support in an uncertain and complex world: Proceedings of the 2004 IFIP TC8/WG8.3 International Conference on Decision Support Systems (DSS2004), Tuscany, Italy, 01-03 July 2004 / Rob Meredith (ed.), pp. 316-329

Publication year

2004

Keyword(s)

Acquisitions;  Data processing;  Decision support systems;  Decision-making;  Financial modelling;  Management decision-making;  Management information systems;  Strategy;  Valuation

Publisher

Centre for Information Systems Practice, Monash University

ISBN

0732622697

Peer reviewed