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Thinking about people in mergers and acquisitions processes

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  • José-Luis Rodríguez-Sánchez
  • Marta Ortiz-de-Urbina-Criado
  • Eva-María Mora-Valentín

Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to propose a human resource management model for the integration stage of mergers and acquisitions (M/A) process with four key factors: leadership and integration team; change and restructuring process; human resources (HR) resistance; valuable HR retention. Design/methodology/approach - The authors analyze a case study of a multinational company that operates in the mechanical engineering sector. Findings - The results show the special importance of human resource management in the success of the merger and acquisition process. And, the main actions implemented in HR contributing to the success of this process are identified. Research limitations/implications - Subsequent investigations could conduct similar analyses for the planning and implementation stages of the merger and acquisition process, with the objective of presenting a complete HR management model in merger and acquisition processes. Practical implications - The case study allows researchers to learn from professionals and business leaders while also offering a theoretical model that can help managers make decisions and improve the management of these processes. Originality/value - The main contribution of this study has been to observe how HR are managed in the integration stage of M/A.

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  • José-Luis Rodríguez-Sánchez & Marta Ortiz-de-Urbina-Criado & Eva-María Mora-Valentín, 2019. "Thinking about people in mergers and acquisitions processes," International Journal of Manpower, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 40(4), pages 643-657, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijmpps:ijm-05-2018-0143
    DOI: 10.1108/IJM-05-2018-0143
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    Cited by:

    1. Elena Meliá-Martí & Natalia Lajara-Camilleri & Ana Martínez-García & Juan F. Juliá-Igual, 2021. "Why Do Agricultural Cooperative Mergers Not Cross the Finishing Line?," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 11(11), pages 1-19, November.
    2. Anna Brzozowska & Dagmara Bubel, 2020. "Estimation of the Imperative of Rural Area Development on Panel Data in the Process of Managing Agricultural Holdings in Poland," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 10(7), pages 1-20, July.

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