Mt Mercy Case Summary

There are several key stakeholders in the environment of Mt. Mercy that played a role during the acquisition period of the Abbott purchase. The stakeholders include but are not limited to Mt. Mercy’s board members, their competitors, and the media. The board members of Mt. Mercy are internal stakeholders with a high level of power as they have the ability to reject the acquisition. Additionally, Mt. Mercy’s competitor, Dr. Martin Leeham, is an external stakeholder with a low level of power as exemplified by the case. Ultimately, Dr. Leeham’s efforts fell short as he was incapable of preventing Sister Mary Theresa from acquiring Abbott Hospital. Additionally, the media, as an external stakeholder, played an influential role in the acquisition