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This book takes a fresh perspective to acquisition research, focusing on employee emotions. Whereas previous acquisition literature has concluded that emotions are most often negative and lead to complications, this book shows how emotions can become a positive force driving post-acquisition change and unification.
Dr Riikka Harikkala-Laihinen is a Postdoctoral Researcher in International Business at the Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku, Finland and a Visiting Researcher at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. Her areas of expertise include emotions in organizations, cross-border acquisitions, and cross-cultural management. Her current work centers on exploring the influence of employee emotions at work and rejuvenating theory on intercultural encounters.
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Finding positivity in a merger of equals.- Chapter 3: Finding unity in a friendly takeover.- Chapter 4: Finding continuity in a serial acquirer.- Chapter 5: Conclusion