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dc.contributor.author | Sciriha, Ivan | - |
dc.contributor.author | Debono, Manwel | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-11-06T09:10:04Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2019-11-06T09:10:04Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2017 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Sciriha, I., & Debono, M. (2017). The effects and management of cultural differences during the integration process of mergers and acquisitions. Journal of Media Critiques, 3(12), 31-50. | en_GB |
dc.identifier.issn | 2056-9785 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/48350 | - |
dc.description.abstract | This qualitative research study investigates how cultural differences were tackled during two mergers and two acquisitions and the result that this had on employees and the smooth running of the organizations. Data derives from a sample of nine employees who experienced a merger or an acquisition during the previous five years. The results indicate that in two acquisitions and one merger, insufficient instrumental communication prevented a successful integration process leading to low synergy realization. Organizational culture gaps were also identified. On the other hand, one merger experienced a successful integration process which was supported by well-planned strategies combined with constant communication with all stakeholders. This study indicates that failure to manage cultural differences during mergers and acquisitions may result in flaws that slow down and threaten the integration process. | en_GB |
dc.language.iso | en | en_GB |
dc.publisher | University of Lincoln | en_GB |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | en_GB |
dc.subject | Corporate culture | en_GB |
dc.subject | Consolidation and merger of corporations | en_GB |
dc.subject | Communication | en_GB |
dc.subject | Management information systems | en_GB |
dc.subject | Leadership | en_GB |
dc.title | The effects and management of cultural differences during the integration process of mergers and acquisitions | en_GB |
dc.type | article | en_GB |
dc.rights.holder | The copyright of this work belongs to the authors. The rights of this work are as defined by the appropriate Copyright Legislation or as modified by any successive legislation. Users may access this work and can make use of the information contained in accordance with the Copyright Legislation provided that the author must be properly acknowledged. Further distribution or reproduction in any format is prohibited without the prior permission of the copyright holder. | en_GB |
dc.description.reviewed | peer-reviewed | en_GB |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.17349/jmc117402 | - |
dc.publication.title | Journal of Media Critiques | en_GB |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - CenLS |
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