Navigating Stakeholder Dynamics Surrounding Acquisitions

This book examines various stakeholder perspectives and actions that impact the performance of an acquiring firm. Among the perspectives that the book will explore are those of suppliers, customers, competitors, and society. By integrating information on stakeholder impacts and reactions to acquisitions, this volume offers insights into why acquisitions often fall short of their intended goals. For strategy researchers, it will identify paths of scholarly investigation to better understand why Navigating Stakeholder Dynamics Surrounding Acquisitions is critical for managers implementing firm strategies.

Relevance of Stakeholders to Acquisitions. - The Role of Advisors in Acquisitions. - Reciprocal Impacts Between M& A and the Investor Community. - Suppliers in Mergers and Acquisitions. - Customers as Stakeholders to Mergers and Acquisitions (M& A). - The Competitive Landscape Following M& A: A Review of Rivals Responses. - Understanding and Addressing Acquiring Firm Employee Concerns. - Acquired Firm Employees: Strategies for Engagement and Retention. - The Societal Impacts of Mergers and Acquisitions. - Ecosystem acquisitions: Integrating external perspectives on acquisition environments. - Stakeholder Performance.