The human aspects of demerger: a new agenda for research?

Abstract

Suggests that research attention has increasingly focused on the human aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), particularly the problem of socio‐cultural integration. Alongside high levels of M & A activity, there has been a growing trend towards the reverse process of demerger and divestment. Like M&As, demerger is a major change process and worthy of research attention. Considers the application of theories and themes developed within the M&A literature to the emerging phenomenon of demerger. Discusses these with reference to the ICI demerger in the early 1990s.

Citation

Hoare, S.C. and Cartwright, S. (1997), "The human aspects of demerger: a new agenda for research?", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 18 No. 4, pp. 194-200. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739710182296