Socio-Cultural Integration in Mergers and Acquisitions

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Taking a fresh and much-needed perspective on the management of international acquisitions, this book focuses on socio-cultural integration, and in particular the importance of emotions and values. The authors build on the human-centric and typically Nordic approach to mergers and acquisitions by presenting rich empirical cases of cross-border acquisitions conducted by leading Nordic multinationals. This book goes beyond merely stating that successful human integration leads to sociocultural convergence and presents how this can actually be accomplished. The authors offer theoretical approaches and practical solutions which have the potential of improving employee motivation and well-being, and in doing so, ultimately enhancing the chances of successful acquisition outcomes. Providing concrete examples of successful practices for managing socio-cultural integration and facilitating employee commitment, this book will appeal to both scholarly and practitioner audiences. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxv A New Research Agenda for Managing Socio-Cultural Integration (Mélanie E. Hassett, Niina Nummela)....Pages 1-16 The Triggers and Types of Emotions Emerging in M&As (Riikka Harikkala-Laihinen)....Pages 17-44 Relational Identity Construction in the Merger of Equals (Johanna Raitis, Riikka Harikkala-Laihinen)....Pages 45-63 Leading M&As in a Middle Managerial Role: A Balancing Act (Satu Teerikangas, Gustavo Birollo)....Pages 65-94 A Long-Term Perspective on Integration: The Case of a Serial Acquirer and Fundamental Human Values (Johanna Raitis)....Pages 95-117 Conclusions: How to Achieve Socio-Cultural Integration (Mélanie E. Hassett, Niina Nummela)....Pages 119-124 Back Matter ....Pages 125-127