This book provides plain-language concepts and methods for helping organizations better prepare themselves to participate in merger and acquisition activities, as either a buyer or seller. Dr. Bernard is a world-renowned enterprise architect who has written several textbooks on the subject of improving the structure and function of large, complex organizations in all business and technology dimensions. His holistic framework has been used by well known corporations, government agencies, universities, and non-profit groups. There is a case study to promote applying concepts to real-world situations, and recommended actions that can be immediately implemented based on reading this book.