Socio-cultural integration

Melanie E. Hassett

Chapter 139 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 376-378 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter examines socio-cultural integration in M&A, combining aspects of cultural and human resource integration. It highlights challenges like cultural distance, trust creation, identity shifts and change resistance, alongside positive outcomes such as growth and career opportunities. Using metaphors like organisational marriage, the chapter explores acculturation dynamics, illustrating the interplay of operational and human resource integration. It underlines the role of culture as both a challenge and an opportunity in achieving successful integration.

Keywords: Socio-cultural integration; Culture; Post-acquisition integration; Merger syndrome; Acculturation; Marriage; Divorce (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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