A comprehensive analysis of post-acquisition integration challenges
Author
Tiliban, Narcisa-Elena
Term
4. Term
Publication year
2015
Submitted on
2015-11-13
Pages
120
Abstract
Dette speciale undersøger, hvilke udfordringer og løsninger der opstår under post-opkøbsintegration, og om de varierer på tværs af brancher. Udgangspunktet er en kvalitativ gennemgang af 22 artikler (halvdelen teoretiske, halvdelen empiriske), suppleret med tre rapporter fra konsulenthuse for at vurdere konsistens på tværs af kilder. Derudover præsenteres to danske cases for at se, om danske lederes tilgang stemmer overens med den eksisterende viden. Resultaterne viser høj overensstemmelse om de centrale udfordringer i teoretiske, empiriske og konsulentbaserede kilder, mens der er mindre enighed om de anbefalede løsninger. Mange problemer og løsninger går igen på tværs af brancher, hvilket peger på begrænset branchafhængighed. I de danske cases var de valgte tilgange overvejende i tråd med den eksisterende litteratur, men ledelserne foretrak absorptionsintegration frem for at give autonomi, en gradvis integrationssti eller selektiv integration, som ofte anbefales i litteraturen og konsulentrapporter. Specialet bidrager med et samlet overblik over, hvor viden konvergerer eller divergerer, samt praksisnære anbefalinger til at styrke post-opkøbsintegration.
This thesis examines the challenges and solutions associated with post-acquisition integration and whether they vary by industry. It is based on a qualitative review of 22 articles (half theoretical, half empirical) and three consultancy reports to assess consistency across sources, complemented by two Danish company case studies to evaluate alignment with managerial practice. The findings indicate strong agreement on the main integration challenges across conceptual, empirical, and consultancy literatures, but less consensus on recommended solutions. Many issues and remedies appear similar across industries, suggesting limited industry dependence. In the Danish cases, managers’ approaches broadly matched the literature, yet they favored absorption integration over granting autonomy, following a gradual path, or applying selective integration as often suggested in academic and consultancy sources. The thesis contributes by clarifying where knowledge converges or diverges across sources and industries and by offering practical recommendations for managing post-acquisition integration.
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