Essays about: "cross cultural merger acquisition"

Found 5 essays containing the words cross cultural merger acquisition.

  1. 1. Organizational culture and its implications on post-acquisition integration : A case study of a merger between two entrepreneurial firms

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Hanna Thorwid; Niklas Vinge; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Abstract Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is an important economic phenomenon, utilized by companies to expand their market share and achieve rapid growth. However, studies imply that a majority of M&As fail to deliver anticipated value, which has led to a vast amount of research investigating why. READ MORE

  3. 2. Understanding Customer-related Issues in Mergers & Acquisitions An exploratory case study

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Gunita Aivare; [2014]
    Keywords : Mergers Acquisitions; Customers in M A; Successful M A outcome; Post-merger integration;

    Abstract : Value creation for the entity is one of the main reasons for companies to engage in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Although customers play a crucial role in creating value for a company by generating revenue, these stakeholders are rarely discussed in M&A research. READ MORE

  4. 3. The influence of national culture on cross-border M&A

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Marc Laneve; Thomas Stüllein; [2010]
    Keywords : merger; acquisition; national culture; cross-border; M A; culture; clash; post-merger integration; culture integration; cultural leadership; Daimler; Chrysler; Pharmacia; Upjohn; Volvo; Renault; 7th wave; M A wave;

    Abstract : In theory, the phrase "mergers and acquisitions" (abbreviated M&A) refers to buying, selling and combining different companies in order to gain improved financial performance, create a global presence, and face the global competitive market. Nevertheless, many researches have underlined the high rate of failure among M&A, and the difficulty to achieve expected results and synergies. READ MORE

  5. 4. The importance and the influence of the corporate culture in a merger and acquisition context

    University essay from Handelshögskolan BBS

    Author : Hanane Makhlouk; Olena Shevchuk; [2008]
    Keywords : Corporate culture; Mergers and Acquisitions; Cultural leadership;

    Abstract : Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are one of the fastest strategic options that companies choose to face the global competitive market. However, previous researches have highlighted the high rate of failure among M&A. READ MORE

  6. 5. Fight Global Assimilation! Cultural Clashes in Cross-National Mergers and Acquisitions

    University essay from IHH, EMM (Entrepreneurskap, Marknadsföring, Management)

    Author : Maria Lyckhult; Sabina Olsson; [2006]
    Keywords : cross-national mergers acquisitions; cultural clashes; cultural distance; cultural integration; post-acquisition process;

    Abstract : Cross-national merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is common and is argued to be a strategic tool for the growth of multinational corporations. Yet, M&A activity has a high failure rate which theorists have explained being due to cultural clashes. Previous research has explained these clashes being due to cultural distance. READ MORE