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A New Research Agenda for Managing Socio-Cultural Integration Read chapter Read first chapter

2018 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

3. Relational Identity Construction in the Merger of Equals

Authors : Johanna Raitis, Riikka Harikkala-Laihinen

Published in: Socio-Cultural Integration in Mergers and Acquisitions

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Values are an integral part of an organisation’s identity. However, during mergers and acquisitions, the accustomed values and, consequently, the identity of an organisation may be threatened. This can cause defensive behaviour that can be detrimental to organisational change efforts. In this chapter, we suggest a joint identity construction as a way to overcome such threats. We look into the relational approach to identity construction, arguing that through values, organisations can attempt to harmonise members’ identity work during post-acquisition integration. Such attempts are well illustrated in our empirical case.

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Metadata
Title
Relational Identity Construction in the Merger of Equals
Authors
Johanna Raitis
Riikka Harikkala-Laihinen
Copyright Year
2018
Book
Socio-Cultural Integration in Mergers and Acquisitions

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-74340-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-74341-7

Copyright Year: 2018

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74341-7_3

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