Potential Areas of Conflict in Mergers

Corporate Social Responsibility is becoming ever
more important in these challenging economic times.
Real prosperity requires a combination of economic
development with social generosity and demands a new
approach towards social and managerial engagement.

Mergers and acquisitions are typically complex in
nature and have to be seen from a wider perspective
that takes into account not just business, but also
social, human and cultural dimensions as well.

The right strategic approach and regard for
Corporate Social Responsibility are important
preconditions for a successful merger. The
fulfilment of these preconditions can create greater
shareholder value and strengthen Corporate Social
Responsibility. Acting as a responsible corporate
citizen does pay off, and the syndrome of
selfishness can be overcome - at least partly.

Autorentext

Since gaining my PhD I have acquired nearly 20 years of valuable experience as a management consultant (largely with PricewaterhouseCoopers and IBM) and as an internal advisor for a major international bank. I have led enterprise-wide reorganisation programmes as well as cost reduction and revenue enhancement projects.

Klappentext

Corporate Social Responsibility is becoming ever more important in these challenging economic times. Real prosperity requires a combination of economic development with social generosity and demands a new approach towards social and managerial engagement.Mergers and acquisitions are typically complex in nature and have to be seen from a wider perspective that takes into account not just business, but also social, human and cultural dimensions as well. The right strategic approach and regard for Corporate Social Responsibility are important preconditions for a successful merger. The fulfilment of these preconditions can create greater shareholder value and strengthen Corporate Social Responsibility. Acting as a responsible corporate citizen does pay off, and the "syndrome of selfishness" can be overcome - at least partly.