Prior to the economic downturn of 2008-2009, thenumber of mergers and acquisitions reached anhistoric high. Whatever happens next, one thing isclear: mergers, acquisitions, and growth will bemore important than ever. Those who preparetheir organizations for a multifaceted growthstrategy--integrating acquisitions, organic growth, and alliances--will be the ones most likely tosurvive the difficult years and seize the opportunitiesin tomorrow's restructured...