Leading Through Transition

Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous grade: 13 University of Applied Sciences Essen (FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie und Management Stuttgart) language: English abstract: 1. Introduction2. Mergers & Acquisitions2.1 Definition and Dimensions2.2 History2.3 Phases of the M&A Process3. Human Resources3.1 The Traditional HR Role versus Business Partner Concept3.2 The Change Agent in the M&A Process3.3 Need for HR Actions in the M&A Stage Model 3.3.1 Pre-merger Preparation3.3.1.1 Assist the Strategic Management3.3.1.2 Identify Defense Strategies3.3.1.3 Develop Communication Strategies3.3.2 Post-merger Integration3.3.2.1 Cultural Assessment3.3.2.2 Integration4. HR Integration in a Multinational M&A Project4.1 Overview of the Project4.2 HR Findings4.3 Developed Integration Methods5. Conclusion