Organizational Justice in Mergers and Acquisitions: Antecedents and Outcomes

Description

This book provides a unique account of how perceived justice is influenced by various aspects of an organizational merger and investigates the impact on behavior for those involved in the process. Drawing from both psychological and sociological insights, the author considers justice from an individual and group perspective in light of the political and strategic implications of mergers and acquisitions. Experiences from two empirical cases are used to consider the depth of theoretical analysis provided, in terms of practical outcomes for both organizations and employees alike. In this pioneering new book, the author explores communication, employee attitudes, trust and commitment, and the psychological contract between the employee and the organization, emphasizing the importance of developing a new meaning of organizational culture. Although primarily aimed at an academic audience, this book will also be useful to practitioners as it illuminates the potential pitfalls of overlooking the importance of fair treatment in the workplace. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Introduction (Nicholas Jackson)....Pages 3-22 Human Influence (Nicholas Jackson)....Pages 23-54 Organizational Justice (Nicholas Jackson)....Pages 55-91 Front Matter ....Pages 93-93 Change (Nicholas Jackson)....Pages 95-119 Organization Culture (Nicholas Jackson)....Pages 121-140 Social and Organization Identity (Nicholas Jackson)....Pages 141-166 Organization Communication (Nicholas Jackson)....Pages 167-188 Front Matter ....Pages 189-189 Trust (Nicholas Jackson)....Pages 191-218 Organizational Commitment (Nicholas Jackson)....Pages 219-247 Interpersonal Communication (Nicholas Jackson)....Pages 249-277 Psychological Contract (Nicholas Jackson)....Pages 279-304 Conclusion (Nicholas Jackson)....Pages 305-316 Back Matter ....Pages 317-321