Leading Through Transition

Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Personnel and Organisation, grade: 1,3, University of Applied Sciences Essen (FOM Hochschule fr Oekonomie und Management, Stuttgart), language: English, abstract:
1.Introduction

2.Mergers & Acquisitions

2.1Definition and Dimensions
2.2History
2.3Phases of the M&A Process

3.Human Resources

3.1The Traditional HR Role versus "Business Partner" Concept
3.2The Change Agent in the M&A Process
3.3Need for HR Actions in the M&A Stage Model
3.3.1Pre-merger Preparation
3.3.1.1Assist the Strategic Management
3.3.1.2Identify Defense Strategies
3.3.1.3Develop Communication Strategies
3.3.2Post-merger Integration
3.3.2.1Cultural Assessment
3.3.2.2Integration

4.HR Integration in a Multinational M&A Project

4.1Overview of the Project
4.2HR Findings
4.3Developed Integration Methods

5.Conclusion