Essays about: "cultures mergers"

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  1. 11. The Role of Communication in Change Management

    University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : MAHHAM SHEIKH; [2013-09-13]
    Keywords : communication; change management; organizational culture; mergers and acquisitions; case study;

    Abstract : Change management has been a subject of interest for many researchers due to the rapidly transforming business environment. Communication, on the other hand, plays a critical role to decide the fate of these changes. READ MORE

  3. 12. The sixth wave of mergers and acquisitions. A case study investigating a Hong Kong based company’s investment in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Amanda Martinsson; Louise Edgren; [2012-07-03]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Since the late 1800 companies have performed mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in order to expand their businesses. The characteristics of M&As have altered along with the globalization of our world and the different trends have been divided into five different waves. READ MORE

  4. 13. The challenge of merging cultures

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

    Author : Cathrine Engwall; Isabelle Lindström; [2012]
    Keywords : Corporate culture; Mergers and acquisitions; Change management; Vasakronan;

    Abstract : The desire to achieve synergies and gain competitive advantage has made mergers and acquisitions an increasingly common part of organizational life. However, the outcomes of mergers often differ from the expected in a negative way and difficulties in integrating the corporate cultures have been indicated to play an important role in this. READ MORE

  5. 14. The role of corporate culture in mergers and acquisitions - the case of Swedbank

    University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

    Author : Nadica Nikolova; Sabina Rana; Iris Jayasooriya; [2010]
    Keywords : mergers and acquisitions; corporate culture; Swedbank;

    Abstract : This paper provides practical implications through the case of Swedbank on the corporate cultures of companies that want to enter into merger or acquisition process. By comparing earlier research and theory with the processes of Swedbank, it aims to provide solutions to companies that face these specific challenges. .. READ MORE

  6. 15. A study of cultural differences in cross-border Mergers & Acquisitions : Case studies review in Swedish companies

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Vu Cao; Rusi Li; [2010]
    Keywords : Cross-border M As; Integration process; Cultural integration; Cultural differences;

    Abstract : Among the challenges that companies may face during the post M&A phase, cultural integration can be seen as one of the trickiest tasks. Cultural differences which are inevitable in any deal are always there. READ MORE