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C/M/939. Dissertation. Post-Merger Integration: Coping with Cultural Change and Acculturation Stress

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12500
DATE:
2008
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The dissertation examines the challenges of managing cultural change and stress associated with post-merger integration. The frameworks of cultural integration are applied to merger and acquisition (M&A) environments. Literature is reviewed on the theory of M&A, post-merger integration, culture change, etc. The methods of qualitative research are employed including primary data obtained from surveys and interviews with individuals who have been involved in M&A. Case studies are conducted examining different M&A approaches based on the culture of the subsequent companies. Conclusions are made about stress levels associated with horizontal/conglomerate acquisition, congeneric merger, vertical merger, and horizontal merger.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, merger and acquisition, M&A, post-merger integration, cultural change, a,