Anatomy of a Merger (Part 1 of 3)
This realistic series tells the story of Ralph Cahn, owner of a small office products distributorship, and how he merged with Independent Business Products, Hayward, Calif.
Making the Adjustment from Owner to Employee (Part 2 of 3)
Describes emotional and logistical adjustments Ralph Cahn made following the merger of his firm with a larger company.
Finding Strength in Numbers (Part 3 of 3)
The final installment in the series, this article describes how the merger affected Ralph Cahn and other employees at IBP.