Conclusion
The research provides new insight into the application of SIT to M&A integration.
Normative SIT literature has provided pathways for understanding M&As, much of
which has centred on establishing intergroup-based single-identity approaches for
post-merger integration. The study found that the ingroup development intervention
facilitated pre-merger identification which resulted in positive post-merger identification
and intergroup relations. These findings are similar to previous studies in the field,
however, the research progresses our understanding of the use of pre-merger
identification by validating the contextual factors and mediators which allowed this
effect to occur. These included:
. the criticality of post-merger structure in shaping identification processes;
. providing legitimacy for both merging partners in a low-threat environment;
. providing a positive superordinate entity to umbrella the integration process;
and
. reducing status and dominance differentials between merging partners.
These factors highlight the unique dimensions of the case study which allowed for
pre-merger identification to be utilized as a means for developing effective integration.
Findings go one step further to explaining the variance seen in the field of SIT
surrounding the role of pre-merger identity. The contextual factors highlighted above;
if not met, go some way towards explaining the negative results seen from pre-merger
identification in previous research.
Implications for theory
The conclusions on pre-merger identification are the result of an explorative study and
require further inquiry. The study was an in-depth qualitative inquiry of a single case
study, and although the research methodology exhibited thorough analysis of case and
data, the wider applicability of these findings would provide further validation of the
observed phenomenon.
The primary implication of the research is a more complete understanding of
pre-merger identification in M&A integration. Whereas some studies saw this factor
as harmful to the integration process, the current study provides an inventory of
contextual factorswhich help to foster the positive utilization of pre-merger identification
in the M&A process.
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The findings call for more attention to be given to organizational characteristics and
context, as the literature has widely overlooked these factors in the application of SIT
to M&As. SIT places particular emphasis on the social identification of individuals,
whereby organizational structures play a significant role in determining social
arrangements. SIT literature commonly fails to acknowledge M&A structures, instead
reporting cross-sectional findings that ignore M&A structural variations. The singleidentity
approach is overrepresented in the research; due to a lack of focus on the
context of M&As resulting in generic SIT applications. The study therefore calls for
more contextual emphasis when examining SIT constructs, and for constructs and
prescribed approaches to be recommended accordingly.
Implications for practice
The goal of M&A integration is to achieve positive post-merger identification, which
previous studies have shown to result in job satisfaction and organizational citizenship
behaviour. SIT is a conceptual basis for understanding the identity dynamics of
M&As, and the current study adds further evidence of the applicability of the theory
to a natural setting.
In the application of SIT to practice, the current study exhibits the role of
organizational analysis in developing effective integration strategies. Findings
show that practitioners can initiate several steps of analysis; notably, assessing the
legitimate identities in the post-merger organization and designing integration
strategies that match this structure. However, this initiative must be done within a
low-threat environment, where the status and dominance differences between merger
partners are reduced. This process can also be aided, where possible, by a positive
superordinate organization.
For practitioners, findings also show the applicability of a pre-merger ingroup
approach in a joint-brand organization. Through careful application, a pre-merger
ingroup approach was shown to produce positive post-merger identification and help
facilitate intergroup relations. The intervention can be replicated in an organizational
context that has similar characteristics to the case study organization.
Conclusion
The research provides new insight into the application of SIT to M&A integration.
Normative SIT literature has provided pathways for understanding M&As, much of
which has centred on establishing intergroup-based single-identity approaches for
post-merger integration. The study found that the ingroup development intervention
facilitated pre-merger identification which resulted in positive post-merger identification
and intergroup relations. These findings are similar to previous studies in the field,
however, the research progresses our understanding of the use of pre-merger
identification by validating the contextual factors and mediators which allowed this
effect to occur. These included:
. the criticality of post-merger structure in shaping identification processes;
. providing legitimacy for both merging partners in a low-threat environment;
. providing a positive superordinate entity to umbrella the integration process;
and
. reducing status and dominance differentials between merging partners.
These factors highlight the unique dimensions of the case study which allowed for
pre-merger identification to be utilized as a means for developing effective integration.
Findings go one step further to explaining the variance seen in the field of SIT
surrounding the role of pre-merger identity. The contextual factors highlighted above;
if not met, go some way towards explaining the negative results seen from pre-merger
identification in previous research.
Implications for theory
The conclusions on pre-merger identification are the result of an explorative study and
require further inquiry. The study was an in-depth qualitative inquiry of a single case
study, and although the research methodology exhibited thorough analysis of case and
data, the wider applicability of these findings would provide further validation of the
observed phenomenon.
The primary implication of the research is a more complete understanding of
pre-merger identification in M&A integration. Whereas some studies saw this factor
as harmful to the integration process, the current study provides an inventory of
contextual factorswhich help to foster the positive utilization of pre-merger identification
in the M&A process.
444
JOCM
27,3
Downloaded by SRIPATUM UNIVERSITY At 22:49 24 September 2014 (PT)
The findings call for more attention to be given to organizational characteristics and
context, as the literature has widely overlooked these factors in the application of SIT
to M&As. SIT places particular emphasis on the social identification of individuals,
whereby organizational structures play a significant role in determining social
arrangements. SIT literature commonly fails to acknowledge M&A structures, instead
reporting cross-sectional findings that ignore M&A structural variations. The singleidentity
approach is overrepresented in the research; due to a lack of focus on the
context of M&As resulting in generic SIT applications. The study therefore calls for
more contextual emphasis when examining SIT constructs, and for constructs and
prescribed approaches to be recommended accordingly.
Implications for practice
The goal of M&A integration is to achieve positive post-merger identification, which
previous studies have shown to result in job satisfaction and organizational citizenship
behaviour. SIT is a conceptual basis for understanding the identity dynamics of
M&As, and the current study adds further evidence of the applicability of the theory
to a natural setting.
In the application of SIT to practice, the current study exhibits the role of
organizational analysis in developing effective integration strategies. Findings
show that practitioners can initiate several steps of analysis; notably, assessing the
legitimate identities in the post-merger organization and designing integration
strategies that match this structure. However, this initiative must be done within a
low-threat environment, where the status and dominance differences between merger
partners are reduced. This process can also be aided, where possible, by a positive
superordinate organization.
For practitioners, findings also show the applicability of a pre-merger ingroup
approach in a joint-brand organization. Through careful application, a pre-merger
ingroup approach was shown to produce positive post-merger identification and help
facilitate intergroup relations. The intervention can be replicated in an organizational
context that has similar characteristics to the case study organization.
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Conclusion
The research provides new insight into the application of SIT to M&A integration.
Normative SIT literature has provided pathways for understanding M&As, much of
which has centred on establishing intergroup-based single-identity approaches for
post-merger integration. The study found that the ingroup development intervention
facilitated pre-merger identification which resulted in positive post-merger identification
and intergroup relations. These findings are similar to previous studies in the field,
however, the research progresses our understanding of the use of pre-merger
identification by validating the contextual factors and mediators which allowed this
effect to occur. These included:
. the criticality of post-merger structure in shaping identification processes;
. providing legitimacy for both merging partners in a low-threat environment;
. providing a positive superordinate entity to umbrella the integration process;
and
. reducing status and dominance differentials between merging partners.
These factors highlight the unique dimensions of the case study which allowed for
pre-merger identification to be utilized as a means for developing effective integration.
Findings go one step further to explaining the variance seen in the field of SIT
surrounding the role of pre-merger identity. The contextual factors highlighted above;
if not met, go some way towards explaining the negative results seen from pre-merger
identification in previous research.
Implications for theory
The conclusions on pre-merger identification are the result of an explorative study and
require further inquiry. The study was an in-depth qualitative inquiry of a single case
study, and although the research methodology exhibited thorough analysis of case and
data, the wider applicability of these findings would provide further validation of the
observed phenomenon.
The primary implication of the research is a more complete understanding of
pre-merger identification in M&A integration. Whereas some studies saw this factor
as harmful to the integration process, the current study provides an inventory of
contextual factorswhich help to foster the positive utilization of pre-merger identification
in the M&A process.
444
JOCM
27,3
Downloaded by SRIPATUM UNIVERSITY At 22:49 24 September 2014 (PT)
The findings call for more attention to be given to organizational characteristics and
context, as the literature has widely overlooked these factors in the application of SIT
to M&As. SIT places particular emphasis on the social identification of individuals,
whereby organizational structures play a significant role in determining social
arrangements. SIT literature commonly fails to acknowledge M&A structures, instead
reporting cross-sectional findings that ignore M&A structural variations. The singleidentity
approach is overrepresented in the research; due to a lack of focus on the
context of M&As resulting in generic SIT applications. The study therefore calls for
more contextual emphasis when examining SIT constructs, and for constructs and
prescribed approaches to be recommended accordingly.
Implications for practice
The goal of M&A integration is to achieve positive post-merger identification, which
previous studies have shown to result in job satisfaction and organizational citizenship
behaviour. SIT is a conceptual basis for understanding the identity dynamics of
M&As, and the current study adds further evidence of the applicability of the theory
to a natural setting.
In the application of SIT to practice, the current study exhibits the role of
organizational analysis in developing effective integration strategies. Findings
show that practitioners can initiate several steps of analysis; notably, assessing the
legitimate identities in the post-merger organization and designing integration
strategies that match this structure. However, this initiative must be done within a
low-threat environment, where the status and dominance differences between merger
partners are reduced. This process can also be aided, where possible, by a positive
superordinate organization.
For practitioners, findings also show the applicability of a pre-merger ingroup
approach in a joint-brand organization. Through careful application, a pre-merger
ingroup approach was shown to produce positive post-merger identification and help
facilitate intergroup relations. The intervention can be replicated in an organizational
context that has similar characteristics to the case study organization.
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