The moderating role of transformational leadership on HR practices in M&A integration

Scant research exists examining the effect of HRM practices on employee behavior in M&A integration and the role that leaders play within this. This paper develops a conceptual framework that focuses on the moderating role of transformational leadership on the achievement of human integration and organizational identification in M&A integration. We argue that communication, employee involvement, teamwork, and training and development have a positive effect on employee behavior and their identification with the newly formed organization. Moreover, we argue that transformational leadership behaviors will moderate the implementation of HRM practices in M&As, leading to positive employee behavior and employee identification in the new organization. We suggest that further research is necessary to test propositions of the present study in order to achieve finer-grained understanding of the role of transformational leadership on the achievement of human integration and organizational identification in M&A integration

Enhancing post-acquisition organisational performance: The role of the top management team

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to address the link between the effectiveness of the top management team (TMT) and post-acquisition organisational performance. Design/methodology/approach - The paper undertakes a literature review, identifies four streams of research regarding TMT effectiveness and explores the role of TMT in the post-acquisition integration process. Findings - The paper identified the characteristics of an effective TMT in the post-acquisition integration context. It pointed to the fact that, if TMTs effectively utilise the resources, effectively manage group processes and demonstrate high levels of group task leadership as well as personal integration to the task, then it will lead to an effective decision-making process, demonstrate vision and be able to exert influence and commitment to the goal from their subordinates. Practical implications - The paper can be used by managers to help them identify the critical factors that contribute to the success of an acquisition. Originality/value - The paper addresses the literature on TMT effectiveness, applies it to the M&A context and proposes a way of examining this relationship