New book by Annette Risberg

Annette Risberg (Ed)  Mergers and acquisitions.  A critical reader. Routledge.

Mergers and acquisitions remain one of the most common forms of growth, yet they present considerable challenges for the companies and management involved. The effects on stakeholders, including shareholders, managers and employees, must be considered as well as the wider implications for the economy, the level of competition and employment.

In this book Annette Risberg is drawing on classic research perspectives and placing them alongside more recent alternatives, which provides readers with a focused yet far-reaching introduction to the study of M&As. Each paper is set in context by editorial commentaries and reflects the important organizational and behavioural aspects which have often been ignored in the past. By providing this in-depth understanding of the mergers and acquisitions process, the reader understands not only how and why mergers and acquisitions occur, but also the broader implications for organizations.

Link to Routledge