Challenges in Mergers and Acquisitions in Software Companies: The Need for Project Solutions

Denitsa Aleksandrova-Salim
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Denitsa Aleksandrova-Salim: University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria

Ikonomiceski i Sotsialni Alternativi, 2025, issue 2, 16-28

Abstract: he effective implementation and sustainable maintenance of organizational change represent a significant challenge for contemporary management, particularly within the context of a globalized and dynamic business environment (Hodges & Gill, 2015). Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are regarded as strategic mechanisms for initiating largescale transformations, often triggering ripple effects across respective economic sectors. It has been empirically established that acquisitions offer a significantly faster route to market expansion compared to the organic development of new structures. In this context, the speed of adaptation and market positioning is a critical success factor, especially in the new economy characterized by rapid innovation and technological advancement. Despite their strategic advantages, M&A processes entail numerous challenges that can severely hinder the realization of expected synergies. In the software industry, mergers and acquisitions play a pivotal role in driving growth through market share expansion, access to innovative technologies, and enhanced competitiveness. However, the high failure rate of M&A transactions highlights the complexity of integration processes, particularly regarding cultural compatibility, technological integration, and the retention of key personnel.

Keywords: mergers and acquisitions; change management; cultural integration; technological compatibility; project solutions. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L20 M19 O39 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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