Mergers and acquisitions: does organizational socialization matter?
Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between the helpfulness of organizational socialization practices and organizational commitment (OC) during the post-merger integration period. Drawing on questionnaire data collected from two acquired firms in Turkey, the results show that training programs have a positive impact while observation and social activities have a negative impact on the OC of employees during the post-merger integration period. The implications for human resource development field are specifically discussed.
Author: Zeynep Y. Yalabik
Institution: University of Bath
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2086708790