The Reaction of Managers to the Pre-Acquisition Stage of a Corporate Merger: A Qualitative Study

The Reaction of Managers to the Pre-Acquisition Stage of a Corporate Merger: A Qualitative Study

According to interviews with six managers in a retail firm facing potential sale, the preacquisition stage of a merger is stressful. Feelings of insecurity, uncertainty, threat, and loss of control affect managers' work. Early intervention is needed to assist them with the range of emotions and...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of career development 1994-09, Vol.21 (1), p.11-22
1. Verfasser: Burlew, Larry D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Administrator Attitudes
Career Development
Corporate Mergers
Emotional Response
Employee Assistance Programs
Expectation
Stress Variables
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Zusammenfassung:According to interviews with six managers in a retail firm facing potential sale, the preacquisition stage of a merger is stressful. Feelings of insecurity, uncertainty, threat, and loss of control affect managers' work. Early intervention is needed to assist them with the range of emotions and expectation they experience. (SK)
ISSN:0894-8453
1573-3548
DOI:10.1007/BF02107100