Essays about: "the role of culture in Mergers and Acquisitions"

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  1. 6. Cultural diversity in the executive suite and international acquisition performance

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Bram Fiselier; [2017]
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    Abstract : Many researchers tried to determine the performance effects of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and what triggers this performance. This thesis contributes to this field of literature by investigating the role of cultural diversity within the executive board on acquisition performance. READ MORE

  3. 7. "Keep the spirit" : cultural differences after an acquisition process

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Sektionen för hälsa och samhälle

    Author : Mikaela Andersson; Elin Landhager; [2014]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions; M A; culture; leadership; HRM; human resource management; Sweden; France; Swedish culture; French culture;

    Abstract : Mergers and acquisitions have received much attention through the years due to the waves of modernity it has implicated. Three crucial aspects that can shape a merger or an acquisition are culture, leadership and human resource management. READ MORE

  4. 8. 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

  5. 9. The Infrastructure for Cultural Adoption: An Investigation in the Field of Mergers and Acquisitions

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

    Author : Johan Säisä; Daniela Ragnås; [2013]
    Keywords : Merge; Acquisition; Merger and Acquisition; Mergers and Acquisitions; M A; Integration; Influential Factors; Success Factors; Planning; Communication; Experience; Culture; Corporate Culture;

    Abstract : This master thesis investigates how an infrastructure for cultural adoption in a merger and acquisition integration could be designed. This research is valuable since prior research indicate that culture plays an important role in the success of integrating an acquired firm into the acquirer’s organization. READ MORE

  6. 10. 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