Business question: Organizational structure

You have just been promoted to Director of Operations for your organization! Now, as the newest member of the management team, you have been informed that your organization is acquiring a competitor to increase market share. The plan is to integrate the two organizations into one company. The competitor is approximately 50% larger than your organization in terms of employee head count, locations, and assets. It is a privately-held concern that was established by a well-known local family and is run today by the founder's great-grandson. It has an excellent reputation and brand, noted for quality and excellent customer service.

Expalin the changes will be required in your current organizational structure as a result of this acquisition. Explain your rationale.