Purpose – Based on job embeddedness (JE) theory, the purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of goal orientation (GO) and JE on job stress for financial service salespersons in the indeterminate situation. Design/methodology/approach – Participants were 298 insurance salespersons...

Purpose – To inform on recent developments in shareholder activism, a phenomenon well-documented in North America and Europe and now spreading to Latin America, and summarize the key considerations for corporate boards. Design/methodology/approach – The article discusses a recent development...

Purpose – In the context of a merger, the management of corporate identity – in particular of corporate names and logos – assumes a critical role. This paper aims to explore how name and logo design characteristics, and specifically figurativeness, influence consumer preferences in the...

Since late 1980s there has been a frenzy of mergers and acquisitions in which brands have played the primary role. It is no longer rare to find offers at a multiple of more than 25 times company earning, or two or three times its share value. In this paper we attempt to reach several objectives....

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Foreword -- Preface -- About the Authors -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Private Equity -- The Asset Class -- The Middle‐Market -- The Investment Cycle -- The Motivation -- Chapter 2 New Ownership -- The Ideal...

The flurry of M&A deals announced in 2011, including AT&T's agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA, ConAgra's proposed bid for Ralcorp, and eBay's acquisition of GSI Commerce, indicate that M&A has returned, and is perhaps headed back to the levels seen before the financial crisis. Most firms of a...

A practical, hands-on guide to successfully integrating HR functions following a merger or acquisition within Europe. Guides the reader step-by-step through the processes, providing the methodology, tools, sequence of events and material necessary. Includ

The definitive guide to best practices for mastering techniques of the insider-led transition planning A must have book for business owners, key employees, and their advisors who need to be aware of the full spectrum of succession options, Buyouts provides objectives, advice, steps, and a host...

Companies that have acquired other enterprises through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have in essence become entities that are akin to the global "empires" of history. In this book, the author weaves a unique narrative that looks at both empires of business created from M&A and global empires...

In reaction to the continually changing business climate companies develop many business strategies to increase their competitiveness and improve profitability. Companies regularly reshape themselves continually exploring new markets and developing new products. When they can't expand into new...