Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Management Analysis

By Joe Greene

"Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Management Analysis" offers a groundbreaking exploration into the often-overlooked human element crucial for successful organizational integration. Moving beyond conventional financial and purely strategic perspectives, this college-level textbook deeply delves into the intricate emotional dynamics and significant human challenges inherent in M&A processes. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of theoretical foundations, including social identity theory, and explore robust empirical methodologies for assessing employee emotions during these transitions. The book presents compelling findings on managerial influence over employee emotional responses and rigorously demonstrates how these emotional impacts directly shape merger and acquisition outcomes. Ultimately, it provides actionable strategic implications, equipping future managers with the critical emotional intelligence necessary to navigate complex M&A landscapes and foster successful, sustainable integration. This essential resource redefines M&A strategy, placing people squarely at its core for long-term value creation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H9Y3XGGP
• ISBN13: 9798887156842
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Oryson Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.6" x 7.0"