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Avoid M and A assimilation heartburn: an actionable model for cultural due diligence and integration

Abstract:

Purpose This paper offers an approach to deal with the value destruction caused when culturally incompatible organizations merge.

Design/methodology/approach A field-tested Cultural Comparison and Integration Model is demonstrated. 10;

Findings The model illustrates how managers can compare and integrate cultures of combining firms using “cultural levers”.

Practical implications A case example of the model in practice is included.

Originality/value The model has been tested in a large and medium size organizations in a variety of industries and nationalities.

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Published
Peer review status:
Peer reviewed

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10.1108/SL-04-2019-0054

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
SSD
Department:
Said Business School
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Publisher:
Emerald
Journal:
Strategy and Leadership More from this journal
Volume:
47
Issue:
4
Pages:
20-25
Publication date:
2019-06-12
Acceptance date:
2019-04-08
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EISSN:
1087-8572


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2019-04-12
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