Assertion: A merger or acquisition is identified with job losses, restructuring and the imposition of a new corporate culture and identity.
Reasoning: Companies often pay undue attention to the short term legal and financial considerations involved in a merger or acquisition, and neglect crucial HR issues related to corporate identity and communication, which in turn impact the worker's morale and productivity
Reasoning: Companies often pay undue attention to the short term legal and financial considerations involved in a merger or acquisition, and neglect crucial HR issues related to corporate identity and communication, which in turn impact the worker's morale and productivity
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Human resources issues: A merger or acquisition is identified with job losses, restructuring and the imposition of a new corporate culture and identity. This can create uncertainty, anxiety and resentment among the company's employees. Companies often pay undue attention to the short term legal and financial considerations involved in a merger or acquisition, and neglect crucial HR issues related to corporate identity and communication, which in turn impact the worker's morale and productivity. These HR issues are crucial to the success of M&As.