Mergers and Acquisitions in Practice

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) can provide companies with many benefits, including new capabilities, technologies, products, immediate entry into new markets, and lower operation costs through consolidation of resources. But in the optimism and excitement of the deal many of the challenges are often overlooked.

This comprehensive collection brings together an international team of experts who move beyond the theory to focus on the practical elements of mergers and acquisitions. Using a hands-on, step-by-step approach, they provide tools and strategies for managing and optimizing M&A performance, including:

‧ ways to analyze different types of synergy

‧ understanding and analyzing cultural differences

‧ making use of data during pre- and post-merger activities.

This comprehensive book is a key resource for students, researchers and managers who wish to understand a key facet of the international business world.

Cary L. Cooper is the 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology & Health at Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, UK

Shlomo Y. Tarba is Associate Professor in Business Srategy at the Business School, University of Birmingham, UK

Riikka M. Sarala is Associate Professor of Management at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA

Mohammad F. Ahammad is a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham trent University, UK