DaimlerChrysler : A failed global merger study case

1)What advantages did each of Chrysler and Daimler seek from their merger?What disadvantages did this firms bring to the venture? Elaborate.

2)The chapter identifies a collection of questions that manager should address before forming international collaborative ventures.In term of potential risks in collaboration, what issues did top management at DaimlerChrysler fail to adequately understand? Elaborate.

3)Suggest a systematic process that Daimler could have followed to increase the likelihood of merger success.Provide example on how Daimler might have made such a process succeed.