Purpose The purpose of this study is to follw the process perspective approach in post-M&A
(mergers and acquisitions) integration studies, with a focus on human resource function, to …

In this article, we examine how the multinational enterprise (MNE) develops the ability to
function as a multilingual entity in order to facilitate communication, knowledge transfer, and …

Companies often resort to mergers and acquisitions in order to gain access to new markets,
introduce new products, expand their knowledge-base or improve the competitive …

This paper explores post-acquisition cultural change following international acquisitions.
Despite the acknowledged complexity of the cultural encounter in acquisitions, less is known …

The Finnish entrepreneurship policy has been focusing on start-ups and business growth. At
the European level entrepreneurship policy pays similar attention to business transfers and …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore how softer issues such as emotions
function in the alignment of a management accounting and control system (MCS) following …

This chapter explores middle managers as agents and recipients of change when involved
in mergers and acquisitions. We capture the characteristics of middle managers, who, when …

Mergers and acquisitions (hereafter referred to as acquisitions) continue to be an important
firm strategy and have received a significant degree of attention in the management field …

As part of the globalization trend experienced by organizations worldwide, acquisitions
remain the dominant strategic mode for growth and internationalization. Despite this …

The overall aim of this study is to enhance understanding on how post-acquisition actions
affect a knowledge-intensive acquired firm's customer retention in a cross-border …