Managerial assessment of performance

David R. King

Chapter 103 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 268-269 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter discusses the use of managerial surveys to assess M&A performance, highlighting their ability to access private data and insights into integration. It addresses concerns like validity, generalizability, and bias, presenting solutions to enhance reliability. The chapter argues that managerial assessments complement public data, offering valuable information, and supporting robust research into factors behind acquisition success or failure across different contexts.

Keywords: Survey; Reliability; Generalizability; Bias (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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