We identify the origin of emotional

We identify the origin of emotional
detachment by considering employee proximity variables; if the
employee worked remotely or in head office (space), how long they
had been employed (time), and in which job role/function they were
involved. Our central argument is that while the proximity variables
affect employee views of their company's reputation to a certain
extent, the interaction between background and time, and the
interaction between time and space, are the most significant factors
influencing the level of emotional detachment of employees during
the post-merger phase.