Summary: Why is deal making so seductive? When the world economy is booming corporate bosses love nothing more than to take each others companies over, mergers and acquisitions soar. However, the evidence suggest that they're a waste of money and time. Evan Davis and guests discuss why deals go right and what happens when they go wrong. Guests: Sir George Buckley – former CEO, 3M and currently Chairman Designate of the engineering group Smiths Sir Michael Rake - Chairman of BT Group and Deputy Chairman of Barclays Juergen Maier - MD of Siemens UK and Ireland
