Essays about: "human resources mergers and acquisition thesis"

Found 5 essays containing the words human resources mergers and acquisition thesis.

  1. 1. Merger Failure within the Integration Process & the Contributing Extent of Human Resources

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Heiða Kristín Másdóttir; Maja Spoljarik; [2016]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; Human Recourses; Success Failure; Integration process; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the role of the Human Resource (HR) departments in the success or failure of the Merger or Acquisition (M&A) process. Through M&As, companies aim to gain strategic advantages by obtaining another company’s core competences, buying their biggest competitor or building a stronger organization by merging with another. READ MORE

  3. 2. M&A in Europe 2000-2007: Layoffs and Their Impact on Post-acquisition Performance: A study of the mediating effect of workforce reductions on the relationship between acquisition premiums and post-acquisition performance

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Isidora Mazuranic; [2010]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; M A; Human Resources; HR; Europe; Acquisition Premium; Workforce Reduction; Post-acquisition Performance; Mediation;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine whether information regarding layoffs as a result of mergers and acquisitions can be used to explain acquirers’ post-acquisition performance. I predict that high acquisition premiums result in workforce reductions and that the latter thus lead to lower post-acquisition performance of the new combined firm. READ MORE

  4. 3. Human and Culture integration in Mergers & Acquisitions : A study of Andersen acquisition by KPMG in Vietnam

    University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

    Author : Hong Y Pham; Karol Duda; [2009]
    Keywords : auditing; advisory industry; KPMG Vietnam; Andersen; acquisition; strategic fit; organizational fit; synergy; culture compatibility; human resources integration;

    Abstract : Date             29 May 2009Program        International Business and Entrepreneurship (IB&E)Course          Master Thesis (EFO705).Authors         Karol Duda, 851010 – T317                    Hong Y Pham, 841117 - T153Tutor             Love BörjessonTitle              Human and Culture integration in Mergers & Acquisitions: A study of Andersen acquisition by KPMG in Vietnam. READ MORE

  5. 4. A coalition collision : A case study on organisational alterations

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Peder Forsgren; Margita Helgesson; [2007]
    Keywords : organisational change; acquisition; merger; culture;

    Abstract : When companies go trough a merger or an acquisition all involved parties within the organisations becomes affected. These changes can affect the company in many areas which could create tensions and anxiety among employees which could create strong negative forces at the end and prevent the new organisation to function at its best. READ MORE

  6. 5. Business and legal aspects of cross-border M&A under scrutiny of the Merger Regulation 4046/89/EEC

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Vlatka Cini; [2004]
    Keywords : M A; Merger Regulation 4064 89; stakeholders; Management of enterprises; Företagsledning; management; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The European Union (EU) is heading for an increased economic, legal and political integration of its Member States. In spite of all the efforts to bring the people of Europe closer, significant differences in national laws and cultures still exist. READ MORE