Read the case, ”Bank of America’s Acquisition of Merrill Lynch” (enclosed)CASE FORMAT1. Write the Executive Summary    one to two paragraphs in length    on cover page of the report    Briefly identify the major problems facing the manager    Summarize the recommended plan of action and include a brief justification of the recommended plan2. Statement of the Problem    State the problems facing the manager    Identify and link the symptoms and root causes of the problems   Differentiate short term from long term problems   Conclude with the decision facing the manager3. Causes of the problem    Provide a detailed analysis of the problems; identified in the Statement of the Problem    In the analysis, apply theories and models from the text    Support conclusions and/or assumptions with specific references to the case and/or readings4. Decision Criteria and Alternative Solutions    Identify criteria against which you evaluate alternative solutions (i.e.  time for implementation, tangible costs, acceptability to management)    Include two or three possible alternative solutions    Evaluate the pros and cons of each alternative against the criteria listed.    Suggest additional pros/cons if appropriate5. Recommended Solution, Implementation and Justification    Identify who, what, when, and how in your recommended plan of action    Solution and implementation should address the problems and causes identified in the previous section    The recommendd plan should include a contingency plan to back up the ’ideal’ course or action    Using models and theories, identify why you chose the recommended plan of action – why it’s best and why it would work6. External Solution    2 to 3 external sources should be referenced to back up your recommendations or to identify issues.The requirements below must be metWrite between 750 – 1250 words (approx 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA StyleInclude cover and reference pagesUse at least 3 referencesCite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, value, etc) in the paperand list on the reference page in APA StyleReferences must come from sources such as, CNN, The Wallstreet Journal, govt websites, etc.  Sources such as Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, blogs, etc are not acceptable