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  1. 1. Organizational culture's role in the integration phase of M&A transactions : A case study based on recent transactions

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Amelia Bågevik Gray; Samuel Johansson Lemon; [2023]
    Keywords : Mergers; Acquisitions; M A transaction; Organizational Culture; Integration; Cultural dimensions; Integration strategy.; Mergers; Acquisitions; M A transaktion; Organisationell kultur; Integration; Kulturella dimensioner; Integrations strategi.;

    Abstract : The term mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a collective name for a certain type of financial transaction, in which two organizations become a single entity (Rosenthal 2002, Seo & Hill 2005, Silhan 1994). In the post-M&A transaction process, the phase of integrating the organizations together emerges. READ MORE

  3. 2. Building Trust in Mergers and Acquisitions : An Exploration of Key Factors

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Azmain Alam; Hanna Torany; [2023]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions M A ; Trust; Decentralization; Centralization; Agency theory; Social Capital; Information Asymmetry; Institutional theory; Sammanslagningar och förvärv M A ; Tillit; Decentralisering; Centralisering; Agency teori; socialt kapital; informationsasymmetri; institutionell teori;

    Abstract : Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have been widely used as a key strategy for achieving corporate growth and market expansion. However, due to their complex and challenging nature, more than 60% of M&A transactions fail to create value and capture synergies. READ MORE

  4. 3. Factors Influencing Post-Acquisition Integration During The Early Stages of Post-acquisition : A qualitative study on firm-level factors that affect post-acquisition integration in the Swedish construction industry

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Erik Kristiansson; Samuel Andelin Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions M A ; Post-acquisition Integration; Swedish Construction Industry; Resource Based View RBV ; Transformational Leadership; Cultural integration Theory.;

    Abstract : This study is to investigate how acquiring firms within the Swedish construction industry work towards successful post-acquisition integration during the early stages of post-acquisition and which factors they consider when doing so. When researching the five cases, the study adopted a qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews with five managers from acquiring firms to gather in-depth, first-hand data for thematic analysis. READ MORE

  5. 4. Fit in or fit out? Exploring the pre-merger and acquisition phase through an acculturation lens

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Claudia Perera; Viktor Wejdelind; [2022]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions; M A process; organizational culture; acculturation modes; congruence; acculturation stress; social identity theory; case study; pre-deal planning;

    Abstract : Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are not only becoming more common globally, but they are also increasing in size and value in Sweden. The pace of this trend has not even slowed down due to the eruption of the global pandemic, there is rather a tendency showing the opposite. READ MORE

  6. 5. The impact of board gender diversity on firm risk-taking behaviour: the moderating role of home country culture.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Anouk Osinga; [2019]
    Keywords : Board Gender Diversity; Culture; Firm Strategic Behaviour; Mergers and Acquisitions; Risk-taking Behaviour;

    Abstract : This paper is focused on the effect board gender diversity has on firm risk-taking behaviour within the domain of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). As existing literature has produced mixed findings concerning board effectiveness in the corporate context, it is suggested that external contingencies might have an impact on the influence of female board representativeness. READ MORE