For the last four decades, researchers in various disciplines have been trying to explain the enduring paradox of the growing activity and volume of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) versus the high failure rate of M&A. This Handbook will stimulate scholars to focus on new research directions. --...

"This book tackles the strategic, financial and procedural aspects of planning and executing mergers, acquisitions and strategic alliances. It also explores the similarities and differences between these various types of transaction and illustrates each with case studies, to help students from...

Chapter 1: Editorial Introduction: Crisis & Adaptation – components of the same continuum -- Chapter 2: Innovation Tendencies at times of crisis -- Chapter 3: Business Under Crisis Talent Management and Responsible Leadership in Luxembourg -- Chapter 4: Strategic organizational sustainability...

Chapter 1. Editorial Introduction: Business Under Crisis—Avenues for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability -- Chapter 2. Business Under Crisis: Strategic Organizational Sustainability— A Contextual Transformation -- Chapter 3. Sustainability Assessment: A Tool to Build Resilience...

1. Editorial Introduction: The Requisite Bridge from Theory to Practice; Alkis Thrassou, Demetris Vrontis, Yaakov Weber, S. M. Riad Shams and Evangelos Tsoukatos -- 2. Theoretical Concepts and Practical Applications of Accounting-related Shared Service Centres in Medium-Sized Firms; Stefan...

1. Introduction: The Changing Opportunities and Challenges of SMEs in Contemporary Business -- 2. Exploring SMEs Risk Management in Southern Germany -- 3. The Medical Clinic of Proximity: Business Controversies and Medical Challenges -- 4. The Role of Digitalization in SMEs’ Strategy...