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Role of HR in Mergers and Acquisitions

Year 2012
Volume/Issue/Review Month Vol. - V | Spl. Issue II | July
Title Role of HR in Mergers and Acquisitions
Authors Dr.Simanchala Das , N.S.Nanda
Broad area Role of HR in Mergers and Acquisitions
Abstract
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) have become the dominant mode of growth
for firms seeking competitive advantage. As M&A continues globally, companies
involved have the opportunity for increased involvement of HR. Mergers and
acquisitions (M&A) have been a popular strategy for organizations to
consolidate and grow for more than a century. However, research in this field
indicates that M&A are more likely to fail than succeed, with failure rates
estimated to be as high as seventy-five percent. People-related issues have
been identified as important causes for the high failure rate, but these issues
are largely neglected until after the deal is closed. Literature suggests that a
larger role for HR professionals in the M&A process would enable organizations
to identify potential problems early and devise appropriate solutions. This paper
attempts at explaining the role of HR in M&A and explores the challenges and
opportunities for HR professionals in M &A, both from domestic and crossborder
perspectives.
Description Mergers and acquisitions are increasingly being used by firms to strengthen and maintain their position in the market place. They are seen by many as a relatively fast and efficient way to expand into new markets and incorporate new technologies. Regardle
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