Read the case study “Fast Track IT Integration for the Sallie Mae Merger” and answer the questions:

1. What factors are holding Sallie Mae back from growth? Where are Sallie Mae’s growth opportunities in the merger?

2. Evaluate the information required to lay the groundwork for the merger.

3. What additional information was useful to Sallie Mae in making a final decision?

4. Financially evaluate the proposed change in the business model and IT infrastructure.

5. What was the most contentious decision Larry Morgan had to make concerning application development? Why was this decision so difficult?

6. Prepare the presentation to the board concerning the choice between loan-servicing applications. Be as thorough as possible with your presentation in incorporating all of the issues that would need to be presented