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The cultural dimension of mergers and acquisitions (Kulturowy wymiar fuzji i przejec)

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  • Paulina Gawryszewska

    (Wydzial Zarzadzania, Uniwersytet Warszawski)

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The article is a review of the literature on the importance of organizational culture in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) processes at international companies. The author presents research on culture in organization and management fields and also discusses reasons for carrying out M&A. On the one hand the author considers culture one of main factors contributing to failure to merge on the other she shows its untapped potential in complicated conditions of changes in a company. Additionally the author defines what a successful integration process in M&A is giving examples of practical tools and theories which can be used in daily running of firm after a merger or an acquisition.

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  • Paulina Gawryszewska, 2013. "The cultural dimension of mergers and acquisitions (Kulturowy wymiar fuzji i przejec)," Research Reports, University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management, vol. 1(16), pages 103-111.
    • Handle: RePEc:sgm:resrep:v:1:i:16:y:2013:p:103-111
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    Keywords

    organizational culture; mergers; acquisitions; integration; organizational change;
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    JEL classification:

    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility

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