2 Historical trends in mergers and acquisitions, and why employees think of them as scary events involving job losses and other negative outcomes
Chapter 1 examined what mergers and acquisitions are, how they differ, and what different types of mergers and acquisitions there are as a way of appreciating their complexity. Chapter 1 set the foundation for understanding why employees perceive them as major organizational events, and Chapter 2 will now help you discover why many employees think of mergers and acquisitions as scary or threatening events because of their history. Historical trends in mergers and acquisitions can shape employees’ negative perceptions, feelings, and expectations about the organization they work for. This chapter will ...
