The merger of Hewlett Packard and Compaq in terms of synergy. This paper explores the merger of Hewlett Packard and Compaq in terms of synergy, where the process leading up to the merger shall be viewed as a business plan and evaluated according to its risks and its potential benefits. The synergy of the merger is explored through documenting the public and private reactions to the merger, as well as the financial investment generated through the merger in terms of stock and purchase price. Through exploring these factors, the nature of the synergy of the Hewlett Packard/ Compaq business merger shall be clarified to the reader. This paper promotes the opinion that the synergy of Compaq and Hewlett Packard will be unsuccessful due to the front/ back organizational business strategy that the merged company utilizes, as well as the continued opposition to the merger and the overall failure to create conditions through management and products where either company will benefit as combined company. APA format. 37-pages, bibliography lists 12 sources. Pages: 37 Bibliography: 12 source(s) listed Filename: 12939 Merger of Hewlett.doc Price: 331.15