Download or read book Human Resource Due Diligence Within the Context of Mergers and Acquisitions written by Andreas Keller and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Thesis from the year 2004 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 1.0, University of Strathclyde, language: English, abstract: The process of M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) represents a predominate form of expansion, growth and internationalisation. In the past, M&A research into the strategic fit producing optimal synergies between two corporations has largely focused on the financial, legal and economic aspects of any prospective deal. Only since the increased awareness of a nearly fifty percent failure ratei has there also been growing consciousness of HR's significance in this equation, together with the cultural aspects of integration strategies, and the cultural factors for globalisation - in other words, the cultural fit! In global terms, there is increasing acknowledgement and awareness of intellectual capital as a core economic resource, rating the significance of a company's sum of human capital and intellectual property on a par with physical assets such as equipment, plant and inventories. Empirical evidence suggests that the management of cultural and human factors in a M&A implementation is crucial for smooth integration and overall positive outcome. The project work discusses, investigates, and reports on research into the essentials of human resource due diligence and its cultural aspects in a cross-border integration. It focuses on human resource management and cultural integration during a M&A phase. It also points out specific findings on integration using and intensive HR due diligence approach. The issues of discussions are based on a wide range of literature supported by findings of empirical studies published internationally and the M&A knowledge of the management staff . The project intends to tackle the contrast between pre-acquisition motives and post-acquisition behaviour, and the subtle process of sound integration in terms of HR due diligence in general cross-bo

Download or read book Human Resource Due Diligence within the Context of Mergers Acquisitions written by Andreas Keller and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2011-09-14 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Thesis from the year 2004 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 1.0, University of Strathclyde, language: English, abstract: The process of M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) represents a predominate form of expansion, growth and internationalisation. In the past, M&A research into the strategic fit producing optimal synergies between two corporations has largely focused on the financial, legal and economic aspects of any prospective deal. Only since the increased awareness of a nearly fifty percent failure ratei has there also been growing consciousness of HR’s significance in this equation, together with the cultural aspects of integration strategies, and the cultural factors for globalisation – in other words, the cultural fit! In global terms, there is increasing acknowledgement and awareness of intellectual capital as a core economic resource, rating the significance of a company’s sum of human capital and intellectual property on a par with physical assets such as equipment, plant and inventories. Empirical evidence suggests that the management of cultural and human factors in a M&A implementation is crucial for smooth integration and overall positive outcome. The project work discusses, investigates, and reports on research into the essentials of human resource due diligence and its cultural aspects in a cross-border integration. It focuses on human resource management and cultural integration during a M&A phase. It also points out specific findings on integration using and intensive HR due diligence approach. The issues of discussions are based on a wide range of literature supported by findings of empirical studies published internationally and the M&A knowledge of the management staff . The project intends to tackle the contrast between pre-acquisition motives and post-acquisition behaviour, and the subtle process of sound integration in terms of HR due diligence in general cross-border M&A. The work will touch on the measurement approaches of the field of human resource accounting (HRA), specifically the stochastic rewards valuation model for M&A, as a tools for the measurement of the value of the ROI on human capital. The discussion on cultural integration includes cultural fit, cultural change and management across national cultures in mergers and acquisitions. Addressing these issues is designed to provide further insights for the two companies in question into the significance of HR due diligence in the run-up to any possible merger or an acquisition of ADMECO AG.

Download or read book Human Resource Due Diligence written by Daniela Peterhoff and published by Deutscher Universitätsverlag. This book was released on 2005-09-27 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: M&A transactions impose specific requirements on employees. These must be well understood to enable management to proactively enhance their fulfillment. Daniela Peterhoff develops a concept for Human Resource Due Diligence in M&A that addresses the context-specific human resource requirements.

Download or read book Empowering Human Resources in the Merger and Acquisition Process written by Mark N. Clemente and published by clementebooks. This book was released on 1999 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mergers and Acquisitions written by Mark E. Mendenhall and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the dynamics of the sociocultural processes inherent in mergers and acquisitions, and draws implications for post-merger integration management.

Download or read book The HR Practitioner s Guide to Mergers Acquisitions Due Diligence written by Klint Kendrick and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Management of People in Mergers and Acquisitions written by Theresa A. Daniel and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-05-30 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Financials alone don't make an M&A deal work. Equally important is what's behind them--an organization's people. How to understand this reality and benefit from it is the thrust of this unusually comprehensive, practical, readable, but conceptually rigorous book. Daniel and Metcalf see HR executives as change agents during the delicate maneuverings before a deal is done, and then after, when it's time to tackle the fine-grained problems of integrating disparate corporate cultures and the people who vitalize them. They examine the recent and ongoing waves of mergers and acquisitions across industries, setting them in the broader context of organizational change. With concepts, theory, and real-life examples drawn from their long, impressive experience as consultants and executives, Daniel and Metcalf provide step-by-step guidance through the stages common to all corporate combinations. They define and explain the roles to be played in the process by HR professionals and executives elsewhere in the organization, and show how, by interacting productively with each other, they will thus maximize the total contribution to the success of any corporate transaction.

Download or read book HRM Aspects in the Context of Mergers and Acquisitions M A written by Sven Brueninghaus and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2002-08-28 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2002 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,3 (A), University of Applied Sciences Essen (Institute for Economics and Management), course: Mudule Human Resource Management, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this assignment is a critical review of company mergers and acquisitions regarding different human resource management related aspects. It will be analysed what impacts a merger might have on the organisational structure, on the human resource management strategy and on the required approach regarding intercultural management of the newly created company in relation to the current situation of the merging companies. In addition to that it will be analysed which impact a merger has on the motivation system, the change- and conflict-management and on the human resource management accounting system. Based on practical merger examples the problems of these areas will be described and analysed and a recommendation for solutions will be given when possible. This assignment will give an overview about the human resource related problems and aspects, which companies will face and should consider when a merger is planned. The definition of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is not absolutely clear in the literature. On one hand side a merger is described as the legal and economical connection of two equal companies of the same size, which can be defined as a classic amalgamation, and an acquisition is described as an economical take over of a small company by a big one.1 On the other hand side the subject M&A also includes the sale of companies, splitting of companies (Asset Stripping), restructurings, spin-offs, joint ventures and alliances.2 Based on this it is not clear if a merger is the same as an amalgamation. Although the Daimler-Chrysler deal and the Renault-Nissan deal are defined and described as mergers it is not obvious if these were classical amalgamations or more acquisitions communicated and presented as mergers.3 According to the purpose of this assignment mergers are defined as classic amalgamation and a share or asset based acquisition. The important item here is that companies with different cultures and backgrounds merge together and have to find a common identity including the consideration of the identities of the merging partners. In the last years a lot of big and small mergers took place between companies from very different countries and cultures. [...] ______ 1 Compare: http://www.flexible-unternehmen.de/kl0908.htm, Jörg Wirtgen 2 Compare course material: Financial Management Module M&A, Dr. Frere 3 Compare: http://www.businessweek.com/2000/00_23/b3684147.htm

Download or read book HR Due Diligence written by ChyeKok Ho and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines how to conduct due diligence on mergers and acquisitions for organisations in China written from a management perspective. Aimed primarily at practitioners within the field of International Human Resource Management, it highlights models that appear straightforward and yet are susceptible to oversights and failings. It examines the roles of human resource practitioners from when a target company is identified for mergers or acquisitions through to assessing its risks. The book incorporates adopting human resource management strategies under differing business conditions, negotiating to secure the deal and integrating the new business unit to the merged or acquired organisation. This title gives a fantastically detailed analysis of due diligence, capturing the nuances of the Chinese way of doing things and how this affects a business environment. Provides practical and realistic solutions to real-world problems Concisely draws upon the authors’ wide-ranging practical and research experience in conducting due diligence assignments in organisations in China Written by highly knowledgeable and well-respected practitioners in the international Human Resource Management field

Download or read book Making Mergers Work written by Jeffrey A. Schmidt and published by Society for Human Resource Management. This book was released on 2002 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Simply the most important new stock book of the 1990s, to date. Buy it and read it." -Kenneth L. Fisher Forbes The runaway bestseller-updated with new material included for the first time! "The Warren Buffett Way outlines his career and presents examples of how his investment techniques and methods evolved and the important individuals in that process. It also details the key investment decisions that produced his unmatched record of performance." -from the Foreword by Peter S. Lynch Bestselling author, One Up on Wall Street and Beating the Street ". . . an extraordinarily useful account of the methods of an investor held by many to be the world2s greatest." -The Wall Street Journal "Robert Hagstrom presents an in-depth examination of Warren Buffett2s strategies, and the 2how and why2 behind his selection of each of the major securities that have contributed to his remarkable record of success. His 2homespun2 wisdom and philosophy are also part of this comprehensive, interesting, and readable book." -John C. Bogle Chairman, The Vanguard Group "It2s first rate. Buffett gets a lot of attention for what he preaches, but nobody has described what he practices better than Hagstrom. Here is the lowdown on every major stock he ever bought and why he bought it. Fascinating. You could even try this at home." -John Rothchild Financial columnist Time magazine

Download or read book The HR Practitioner s Guide to Mergers Acquisitions Due Diligence Understanding the People Leadership and Culture Risks in M A written by Klint C. Kendrick Sphr and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-07 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 70% of all mergers and acquisitions are doomed to fail according to Harvard Business Review. When deals fail, they destroy billions of dollars in value, affecting companies, employees, retirees, and communities. Over a quarter of business leaders say avoidable problems with people, leadership, and culture are the primary cause of deal failure. This means the key to a successful M&A requires you to uncover significant people issues before it's too late! The HR Practitioner's Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence shows you how to avoid the HR headaches that arise in M&A-and make your deals more likely to beat the odds. In this step-by-step guide, Dr. Klint Kendrick, who has personally led dozens of deals and is Chair of the HR M&A Roundtable, provides practical teachings, tools, and techniques to help you understand: - How people, leadership, and culture issues will determine if your M&A is a success or failure -The six vital areas HR must explore for your due diligence efforts to make a difference -Eight powerful methods for extracting critical data from the information ecosystem so you can uncover problems earlier -Four fundamental ways to mitigate the HR risks that will doom your deal to failure if they're not addressed -A no-nonsense approach to assessing and retaining top talent during M&A, ensuring business continuity and maximizing value capture. Overflowing with real-life examples and actionable tools and templates, this practical book helps you tackle the most vexing people issues that arise during business sales and acquisitions. Klint Kendrick, Ph.D., SPHR is a sought-after expert on issues of people, leadership, and culture in M&A. He has worked on dozens of public and private mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures, making him a respected authority in the field. His presentations on the human side of M&A have been heard by HR and Corporate Development leaders at high-profile events sponsored by Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, The Conference Board, Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg BNA, and McKinsey. Dr. Kendrick chairs the HR M&A Roundtable, a peer-learning forum for HR professionals working on M&As. Learn more about the roundtable at www.MandARoundtable.com.

Download or read book Value in Due Diligence written by Ronald Gleich and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recent financial crisis has thrown many of the mergers and acquisitions of recent years into sharp focus. Too many have failed to generate real value for shareholders and many others have only proved lukewarm successes. Although it is impossible to assess accurately the extent to which these failures may be the result of poor planning and execution, they have raised considerable questions about the process, breadth and effectiveness of traditional due diligence activities. Value in Due Diligence explores new applications for due diligence including areas such as corporate culture, social responsibility, and innovation. It also examines the due diligence process itself to draw out those elements that provide effective risk and opportunity management as opposed to simple compliance.

Download or read book Due Diligence During Company Mergers Acquisitions written by Boris Beckmann and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 1,0, BVL Campus gGmbH, 26 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: This term paper focuses on the idea and structure of the due diligence process and its applicability during company merger & acquisition (M&A) activities. Unfortunately 40% - 85% of company M&A still do not live up to the acquirers' expectations or even fail completely due to information asymmetries. The analytical approach of the due diligence process represents a way to overcome gaps in company analysis and evaluations. Initial point of this paper is a description of the basics in the process of company M&A and the main reasons for their failure. The due diligence is an approach to apply best practices out of the financial market routine in order to overcome these critical problems. In this light the different operational steps of the due diligence process as well as its most commonly functional applications and their specific attributes are examined. It is shown that information is the paramount groundwork for a representative company assessment. Due to reoccurring analysis failures during contemporary M&A activities the due diligence concept is a useful approach to avoid imprecise handling of information.

Download or read book Achieving Post Merger Success written by J. Robert Carleton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-07-16 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The failure rate of mergers and acquisitions is unreasonable, unacceptable, and unnecessary,” say Claude S. Lineberry and J. Robert Carleton in this much-needed resource, which outlines their unique, proven, and practical process for increasing the success of mergers and acquisitions. Written for all those with a vested interest in the success of the deal—board of directors, executives, managers, employees, and shareholders—and based on years of research and real-world experience, Achieving Post-Merger Success is a down-to-earth guide that gives stakeholders the tools they need to Profile and assess corporate cultures Identify potential or actual culture clash barriers to a merger or acquisition Determine what to do to avoid, minimize, and resolve culture clash Plan for efficient and effective post-merger cultural integration of the two organizations

Download or read book Mergers and Acquisitions in Practice written by Shlomo Y. Tarba and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growth in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity around the world masks a high rate of failure. M&A can provide companies with many benefits, but in the optimism and excitement of the deal many of the challenges are often overlooked. This comprehensive collection, bringing together an international team of contributors, moves beyond the theory to focus on the practical elements of mergers and acquisitions. This hands-on, step-by-step volume provides strategies, frameworks, guidelines, and ample examples for managing and optimizing M&A performance, including: ways to analyze different types of synergy; understanding and analyzing cultural difference along corporate and national cultural dimensions, using measurement tools; using negotiation, due diligence, and planning to analyze the above factors; making use of this data during negotiation, screening, planning, agreement, and when deciding on post-merger integration approaches. Students, researchers, and managers will find this text a vital resource when it comes to understanding this key facet of the international business world.

Download or read book Organizational Psychology of Mergers and Acquisitions written by Camelia Oancea and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-06-08 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizational Psychology of Mergers and Acquisitions provides a comprehensive perspective that helps you understand, empathise and protect the wellbeing of employees who experience mergers and acquisitions. This book gives a state-of-the-art review that crosses different subjects within psychology including psychobiology, neuroscience, social psychology, interpersonal relationships, and organizational psychology. This book discusses why many employees think of mergers or acquisitions as scary or threatening events, why negative emotions are prevalent, their psychobiological impact and how to assess employees’ emotional responses using a new toolkit. It helps readers learn what counts as good leadership, considering the role of charisma, personality, context and information processing abilities. This book includes the issue of organizational learning, and the relevance of occupational health and safety to due diligence about mergers and acquisitions through case studies about organizations sued for cancer or cancer-related mortality after a merger or acquisition. This book is mandatory reading for students, academics, and practitioners working with organizations experiencing a merger or an acquisition such as consultants, human resource professionals, psychologists, occupational health professionals, and employees involved in strategy, management, or people development.

Download or read book Getting People and Culture Right in Mergers and Acquisitions written by Richard Bellingham and published by Human Resource Development. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People and culture the two most important ingredients in generating new sources of gain and intellectual property in a merger or acquisition are all too often underleveraged. In this book for HR professionals, Dr. Bellingham focuses on how you can manage these critical components in the change process, elevate your strategic importance and personal positioning in the organization and contribute to the lasting success of the business. In eight chapters, this must-read manual will prepare you to handle the critical areas in which HR should play a major role before they come up. These include organization design and staffing, key talent retention, strategic engagement, leader transition, senior leadership summit, team alignment, culture alignment and change leadership.