How are evaluation and control different for each stage of the strategic process

Evaluation and Control – Discussion question at least 100 – 250 words
How are evaluation and control different for each stage of the strategic process (planning, implementation, evaluation, and control)?  How are they similar?

Mergers and Acquisitions – Discussion question at least 100 – 250 words

Find a recent merger or acquisition that has been announced in the media.  What are the implications for the merger or acquisition and what are the plans for implementing a blending of the firms?  Also, evaluate and describe two possible technological innovations that may have led to the merger or acquisition.  Would you have obtained this new technology or innovation differently?  Why? Include the reference information of the article from which you learned about the recent merger or acquisition.