Mergers in higher education

Mehdi Safavi

Chapter 106 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 278-280 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter explores mergers in higher education, emphasising distinct knowledge governance challenges arising from professional autonomy and disciplinary boundaries. It highlights the limits of corporate M&A models in academic institutions and explores resistance, power struggles, and routine dynamics. The chapter underscores the need for context-sensitive, sector-specific approaches, addressing integration and preservation to navigate the complexities of university mergers effectively.

Keywords: Higher Education Mergers; Post-Merger Integration; Organisational Routines; Strategic Change; Knowledge Governance; Routine Dynamics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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