Mergers, acquisitions and takeovers: maintaining morale of survivors and protecting employees
讨论了并购后如何维持幸存管理者的士气，提出系统准备变革、有效沟通、制定新战略、灵活应对岗位变化以及投资员工发展等建议。
Executive Overview Acquiring and merging companies are beginning to realize that maintaining the morale of surviving managers is vital to the successful conclusion of an ownership changeover. Downsizing, layoffs, and their concurring increased workload may, however, have some positive effects on the remaining staff. The key to morale maintenance is systematic preparation for change. This article discusses this need and recommends steps to assist companies in effectively implementing mergers and acquisitions. Communication must be planned and well executed. A new strategic plan should be developed and shared with the acquired and the acquiring company. Flexibility and creativity are needed when dealing with job changes. Finally companies must invest in development and retraining of the survivors of a merger or acquisition.