scholarly journals The Effects of Ingroup Development in a Post-Merger Joint-Brand Context

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jay Newdick
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Development Intervention ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Ingroup Identification ◽  
Post Merger Integration ◽  
Merger Integration ◽  
Ingroup Identity

<p>Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) involve a complex relationship between two previously separate organisations. Social Identity Theory (SIT) has been applied to the study of M&As as a way to better understand this relationship. To date, SIT literature has focused on developing the relationship between the merging organisations, in turn relinquishing the identity of the pre-merger organisations in favour of the new organisational identity. This research examines the constructs of the pre-merger groups, focusing on the pre-merger ingroups as a significant contributor to success in the post-merger environment. In some M&As, both pre-merger brands continue to operate simultaneously in the post-merger environment, and it is in this context that the ingroup plays an important role in post-merger integration. This research looks at ingroup development within a post-merger joint-brand context in order to assess the significance of ingroup identification within the post-merger environment. Ingroup development involves generating member identification with the pre-merger ingroup, rather than building identification with the post-merger organisation as a whole. Although there is literature to support the continuation of pre-merger ingroup identity in the post-merger environment, ingroup identification has generally been seen as a hindrance to the merger integration process. A New Zealand based case study was examined to explore the significance of ingroup development in the post-merger context. The research looked into the effects of implementing an "ingroup development intervention" within the case study. The research design used forty semi-structured interviews to create a 'before' and 'after' assessment of the case study in order to gauge the effects of the ingroup development intervention. The findings of the research were analysed using thematic analysis, which was able to assess the change in participant perceptions over a period of time. The findings showed that the ingroup development intervention resulted in a perceived reduction in status differences between the pre-merger groups, as well as a reported improvement in both ingroup and intergroup relations. The findings suggest that in a specified context, ingroup development can have a positive effect on the post-merger environment. The results of the research hold implications for both theorists and practitioners. The research provides intergroup theory with a greater understanding of ingroup identification and the extent to which it is effective within the post-merger environment. For practitioners, the research exhibits the value in post-merger organisations committing to long-term identity development for staff.</p>

scholarly journals The Effects of Ingroup Development in a Post-Merger Joint-Brand Context

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jay Newdick
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Development Intervention ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Ingroup Identification ◽  
Post Merger Integration ◽  
Merger Integration ◽  
Ingroup Identity

<p>Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) involve a complex relationship between two previously separate organisations. Social Identity Theory (SIT) has been applied to the study of M&As as a way to better understand this relationship. To date, SIT literature has focused on developing the relationship between the merging organisations, in turn relinquishing the identity of the pre-merger organisations in favour of the new organisational identity. This research examines the constructs of the pre-merger groups, focusing on the pre-merger ingroups as a significant contributor to success in the post-merger environment. In some M&As, both pre-merger brands continue to operate simultaneously in the post-merger environment, and it is in this context that the ingroup plays an important role in post-merger integration. This research looks at ingroup development within a post-merger joint-brand context in order to assess the significance of ingroup identification within the post-merger environment. Ingroup development involves generating member identification with the pre-merger ingroup, rather than building identification with the post-merger organisation as a whole. Although there is literature to support the continuation of pre-merger ingroup identity in the post-merger environment, ingroup identification has generally been seen as a hindrance to the merger integration process. A New Zealand based case study was examined to explore the significance of ingroup development in the post-merger context. The research looked into the effects of implementing an "ingroup development intervention" within the case study. The research design used forty semi-structured interviews to create a 'before' and 'after' assessment of the case study in order to gauge the effects of the ingroup development intervention. The findings of the research were analysed using thematic analysis, which was able to assess the change in participant perceptions over a period of time. The findings showed that the ingroup development intervention resulted in a perceived reduction in status differences between the pre-merger groups, as well as a reported improvement in both ingroup and intergroup relations. The findings suggest that in a specified context, ingroup development can have a positive effect on the post-merger environment. The results of the research hold implications for both theorists and practitioners. The research provides intergroup theory with a greater understanding of ingroup identification and the extent to which it is effective within the post-merger environment. For practitioners, the research exhibits the value in post-merger organisations committing to long-term identity development for staff.</p>

Managing change after the merger: the value of pre-merger ingroup identities

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 430-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Managing Change ◽  
Integration Strategy ◽  
Post Merger Integration ◽  
Integration Strategies

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the role that pre-merger identification plays within a post-merger setting. Social Identity Theory (SIT) has conflicting reports on the role that pre-merger identification plays in post-merger integration. The current research explores a case study where enhancing pre-merger identification resulted in positive post-merger identification and intergroup relations; progressing knowledge in the field by analysing the contextual factors that facilitate this outcome. Design/methodology/approach – The research follows a case study design applying integration method for the study of changes over time. Two sets of in-depth semi-structured interviews underwent content analysis to derive thematic findings. Case detail was also provided to frame the results. Findings – Findings of the research showed that the integration strategy used to facilitate pre-merger ingroup identification reduced the perceived status differences between groups, moderately improved ingroup relations, and significantly improved intergroup relations. Practical implications – For strategic planners involved in managing change during a merger, the findings provide an alternative integration strategy to be used within a joint-brand structure. The research also provides several analysis points that managers can use to design appropriate integration strategies. Originality/value – The findings are important for the application of SIT to mergers and acquisitions, which commonly view pre-merger identification as a barrier to integration. The current study outlines the contextual factors which strengthen the relationship between pre-merger identity and post-merger identification.

Managing failure in the merger process: evidence from a case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Anne-Sophie Thelisson
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
Integrative View ◽  
Merger Process ◽  
Consistent Picture ◽  
Post Merger Integration ◽  
Merger Integration

Purpose Despite their high number, most mergers end in failure. Academic studies of how these failures occur have remained rare, first, because of the difficulty of accessing the cases, and second, because of the difficulty of obtaining – for the purposes of qualitative analysis – objective and freely shared perceptions from the stakeholders, who tend to avoid speaking about failure. This is unfortunate, however, as failure can serve as a stimulus for organizational learning and readaptation for the future. Design/methodology/approach The author investigated how an organization managed failure during the post-merger integration stage. The author described the merger of two listed French companies using longitudinal data. Findings This in-depth case study provides new insights into failure during post-merger integration. The paper highlights the complexity of post-merger integration processes and the failures that the integration stakeholders had to address. The author underlined how they recognized failures and put into place solutions. They particularly highlighted two failures and how they were managed by the managers who acted as knowledge brokers within the new organization and by stakeholders who deconstructed the organization to ensure its future. Research limitations/implications The limitations are those concerning a single case study. Practical implications The paper identified trigger events in the merger process that prompted stakeholders to step in and manage and resolve failures during the integration period. Such triggers can be considered as steps for managers and stakeholders to solve organizational issues in the merger process. The paper highlighted the complexity of post-merger integration processes and the failures faced by integration stakeholders. The analysis thus contributes to an inclusive and integrative view of the challenges in this process. Social implications Despite their high number, merger and acquisition failures remain surprisingly high. This paper explored how stakeholders deal with failures by identifying which solutions are best adapted to their organization. Originality/value The case provides a vivid illustration of failure management during a merger process. Theoretical concepts and empirical findings from the literature are combined to present a single consistent picture.

Allianz and its fateful acquisition of Dresdner Bank

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
Mark Thomas ◽  
Christian Weber
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Post Merger Integration ◽  
Merger Integration

Purpose The Allianz acquisition of Dresdner Bank was announced as one of the most important deals of the year, in 2001. It was certainly one of the largest. In April 2001, the Munich-based insurance firm, Allianz, bought Dresdner Bank for more than €20 bn. Unfortunately, such optimism was unfounded. The projected synergies never materialized and in August 2008, Allianz sold Dresdner Bank to Commerzbank for €9.8 bn. The company had lost more than half its value in just seven years. The purpose of this article is to analyze how this happened. Design/methodology/approach The article is a case study of the acquisition Dresdner, looking specifically at problems of post-merger integration. Findings The article shows that problems of corporate culture were a serious handicap to the success of the merger. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

scholarly journals The Application of Differentiated Instruction to a High School Student With Dyslexia in the German Language A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Makrina Zafiri ◽  
Vassiliki Vakalopoulou ◽  
Vassiliki Pliogou
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Before And After

In recent years, dyslexia has become an important issue in the field of foreign language teaching and learning. In this research we will explore dyslexia in connection to teaching and learning a foreign language. More particularly, in this research, we will be probing into the teaching of German as a foreign language. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of the application of Differential Instruction, the application of the Grammar –Translation Method, the Audio-Visual Method, the Communicative Approach to language teaching as well as the Multisensory Method to a Greek student with dyslexia. The girl is in the first year of junior high school and is being taught German as a foreign language at school. The research method, which was applied, focused on qualitative research through the use of semi - structured interviews. This research is also a case study. Action research was conducted, for the needs of this small-scale research, through ten differentiated instruction lessons which were taught to a student with dyslexia. The student and her mother were the major sources of data collection. More particularly, the semi - structured interviews were conducted before and after the implementation of differentiated instruction with the student and her mother. We initially attempted to collect information through semi-structured interviews, on the student's family profile, and after conducting the ten lessons, we tried to verify the effectiveness of the approaches and methods which were applied. The results of this research showed that the effectiveness of differentiated instruction was immense as the student’s performance improved in the foreign language.

scholarly journals Pre-Service English Teachers’ Professional Identity Development: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 198
Author(s):  
Sry Mora Yuni Siahaan ◽  
Adaninggar Septi Subekti
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
English Education ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Professional Identity Development ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Similar Vein

<p>The present study was conducted to investigate the development of the professional identity of Indonesian pre-service teachers of English as they served as lecturer assistants through a qualitative case study. The participants of the study were five lecturer assistants and five students taught by the lecturer assistants at an English Education major in the first semester of the 2020/2021 academic year. The method employed was conducting online semi-structured interviews. Through Thematic Analysis, the study found that the lecturer assistant participants trained their communication skills with their students by experiencing teaching firsthand. It was also found that the experience of being lecturer assistants facilitated the assistant participants to realise the importance of building rapport with their students and have more insights into the teaching profession. In a similar vein, the student participants also agreed that their lecturer assistant had successfully, albeit gradually, built rapport with them. The assistant participants were also reported to have better classroom management as the semester progressed. Based on the findings, possible implications and contributions were stated with possible limitations and suggested directions for future studies in the field of teacher professional identity development.</p>

scholarly journals Group Reality Therapy untuk mereduksi kecemasan narapidana wanita dalam menghadapi respon sosial menjelang masa pembebasan bersyarat

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanum Nindialoka
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Reality Therapy ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Manifest Anxiety

Prisoners when facing the period of parole are certain to experience anxiety problems because of the negative stigma and social responses.The purpose of this case study is to reduce the prisoners’s anxiety symptoms by using Group Reality Therapy. The assessment method uses semi-structured interviews, observation, and the TMAS (Talyor Manifest Anxiety Scale) scale. The subjects were four inmates, male aged 22-23 years. The results of the assessment showed that the anxiety problems experienced by the subjects were at a moderate level of anxiety. Analysis by comparing before and after psychological intervention. The results of psychological intervention using Group Reality Therapy showed a decrease in anxiety symptoms.

Unternehmenskultur im Fusionsprozess von Genossenschaftsbanken

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon J. Micken
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Exploratory Data Analysis ◽  
Special Importance ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Exploratory Data ◽  
Cooperative Banks ◽  
Post Merger Integration ◽  
Merger Integration

Corporate cultures are attributed special importance in the context of mergers. This is particularly relevant for cooperative banks in view of an ongoing concentration process at the level of cooperative primary banks. Building on earlier work on this topic, this study reveals initial relationships between cultural elements and merger processes, especially in the post-merger integration phase, using a case study and exploratory data analysis. In addition to the implications for culture-sensitive merger management resulting from this, the book discusses the potential and limitations of a quantitative assessment of the phenomenon and the suitability of the measurement instruments used.

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