The role of communication in mergers and acquisitions (M&A): a comparative case study analysis acquisitions mada by plastoform group,D.D. in Slovenia

• Autor(a) principal: Kastrevc, Tina
• Data de Publicação: 2017
• Tipo de documento: Dissertação
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)
• Texto Completo: http://hdl.handle.net/10362/28243
• topic: Mergers and acquisitions; Communication; Commitment; Merger outcome; Slovenia; Domínio/Área Científica::Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão

Most researches view communication as a critical factor in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) yet little empirical research has been done to determine its role. Thus, this thesis investigates the link between richness and continuity of communication and the outcome of an M&A. Data drawn from a comparative case study analysis of two acquisitions made by Plastoform Group in Slovenia suggests that when communication is strategically planned in terms of its frequency and content, it will enhance employees’ commitment and accelerate the process of strengthening the company in terms of financial performance. This extends the earlier findings on key determinants of a successful M&A and furthermore confirms the importance of the role of communication throughout the whole process.