The impact on the people assets: evaluation and preparation

Abstract

Looks at the effect of mergers and acquisitions on individuals in companies and how changes impact on them. Gives a panel that features the nine stages of emotional responses to merger and another panel features the five factors of the impact on staff. Highlights differences between Japanese and British/US teams in negotiating terms. Stresses that company performance is ultimately dependent on its employees and they must be treated fairly.

Citation

Kippenberger, T. (1998), "The impact on the people assets: evaluation and preparation", The Antidote, Vol. 3 No. 2, pp. 28-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006460