Michael McGrath Books

Focusing on the evolution of Catholic education in Northern Ireland, the book explores the clerical control maintained by Catholic authorities from 1921 to 1993, analyzing key education laws across decades. It examines the influence of 'Gaelic' features on education policy and the interplay between national issues and the decisions made by Catholic leaders and government officials. Ultimately, it reveals that while these matters were significant for some nationalists and unionists, they were largely peripheral to senior Catholic clergy and education officials.

Focusing on the M&A integration process, this handbook provides practical guidance for professionals involved in banking mergers and acquisitions. It outlines essential steps to take before, during, and after the transition of ownership, drawing on the author's extensive experience managing significant banking deals. This resource is tailored for bankers, regulators, and service providers seeking to understand and effectively navigate the complexities of M&A, making the dream of successful integration a tangible reality.

One of the key determinants of success for today’s high-technology companies is product strategy―and this guide continues to be the only book on product strategy written specifically for the 21st century high-tech industry. More than 250 examples from technological leaders including IBM, Compaq, and Apple―plus a new focus on growth strategies and on Internet businesses―define how high-tech companies can use product strategy and product platform strategy for competitiveness, profitability, and growth in the Internet age.

A text designed to provide students of management with practical skills which emphasize the development of leadership qualities. The text discusses eight basic roles that persons in positions of organizational leadership often play, conveyed through a five-step learning model.