Strategic Decisions and Sustainability Choices Mergers, Acquisitions
This book integrates two different but equally prominent themes in the management field: mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and corporate social responsibility (CSR). It explores questions such as whether strategic goals overlap or conflict with sustaina
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Strategic Decisions and Sustainability Choices
Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Social Responsibility from a Global Perspective
Strategic Decisions and Sustainability Choices
Olimpia Meglio • Kathleen Park
Strategic Decisions and Sustainability Choices Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Social Responsibility from a Global Perspective With Contribution by Svante Schriber Foreword by David R. King
Olimpia Meglio University of Sannio Benevento, Italy
Kathleen Park Boston University Boston, MA, USA
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Foreword
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are a pervasive organizational phenomenon. For example, the length of time that firms are listed in the S&P 500 continues to shrink due to technology change and acquisitions with 27 firms replaced in the list just during 2017. Additionally, the annual dollar value of M&A activity rivals the gross domestic product of major nations. Meanwhile, compared to the frequency and dollar value of M&As, research provides limited and largely fragmented insights into M&As and their impact on organizations and society. The majority of M&A research focuses on the market’s reaction to an acquisition announcement, or the interests of the acquiring and the target firm shareholders. Generally, target firm shareholders gain and acquiring firm shareholders experience slight losses, but reactions and subsequent outcomes can vary widel
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