The Process of Postmerger Integration: A Review and Agenda for Future Research

Melissa E. Graebner, Koen H. Heimeriks, Quy Nguyen Huy and Eero Vaara
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Melissa E. Graebner: UTEP - University of Texas [El Paso]
Koen H. Heimeriks: Aalto University
Quy Nguyen Huy: INSEAD - Institut Européen d'administration des Affaires
Eero Vaara: Aalto University, EM - EMLyon Business School, Lancaster University

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Abstract: Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) continue to be prevalent despite frequently yielding disappointing outcomes. Postmerger integration plays a critical role in M&A success, yet many questions about M&A implementation remain unanswered. In this article, we review research on postmerger integration, which we organize around strategic integration, sociocultural integration, and experience and learning. We then lay out a research agenda that centers on expanding our understanding of processual dynamics in postmerger integration. We focus on opportunities related to temporality, decision-making, practices and tools, and emotionality.

Keywords: M&A; Mergers and acquisitions; PMI; postmerger integration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017-01-01
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Published in Academy of Management Annals (the), 2017, 11 (1), 1-32 p. ⟨10.5465/annals.2014.0078⟩

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DOI: 10.5465/annals.2014.0078

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