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Corporate culture can break (or make) a merger
Among the concerns raised by industry analysts following Hewlett-Packard’s proposed acquisition of Compaq is the thorny issue of corporate culture. Hewlett-Packard, founded in Palo Alto in 1939, has long been known for the âHP Way,â its much-vaunted corporate culture that encourages innovation by empowering employees and opportunities for professional growth. Compaq’s image is very different: …