Abstract
Mergers and acquisitions are critical phenomena: From an economic perspective, M&A-transactions are increasingly frequent events, which reshape entire industries. From a firm perspective, M&A-transactions often represent the single most important economic decisions in the life of a firm, bearing great opportunities as well as great risks. From an employee perspective, M&A-transactions are a source of uncertainty and change.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Learn about institutional subscriptionsRights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2007 Deutscher Universitäts-Verlag | GWV Fachverlage GmbH, Wiesbaden
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
(2007). Executive summary. In: The Social Side of Mergers and Acquisitions. DUV. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-8350-9576-2_1
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-8350-9576-2_1
Publisher Name: DUV
Print ISBN: 978-3-8350-0754-3
Online ISBN: 978-3-8350-9576-2
eBook Packages: Business and EconomicsBusiness and Management (R0)