This article examines the potential relevance of corporate identity and corporate communication to the merger and acquisition process. Recent studies indicate that around 50 per cent of all mergers failed to produce the synergistic benefits that were expected of them. The authors argue that this...

The nature and structure of the advertising industry has been changing dramatically in the 1980s. The causes and nature of this turbulence are reviewed and the consequences for the coming decade are analysed.

Argues that the advent of “Europe 1992” is a contingent factor in retail internationalization. The precise playing‐out of moves to internationalize operations by direct participation in new markets, by collaboration or by merger/acquisition will depend on the national context. Accordingly,...

Purpose – This paper aims to present a case study outlining the importance of getting a grip on the regulatory realities of cross-border mergers. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines the help that Ius Laboris, a specialist international human resources (HR) law firm alliance, was...

Purpose – Observes that, with increasing federal scrutiny and the risk of raids, fines and even prosecution, businesses engaged in mergers and acquisitions must ensure that violations of US immigration law are minimized through due diligence and planning. Design/methodology/approach –...

Purpose Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are inherent to firms evolving in today’s business world, whether they be corporate giants, SMEs or start-ups. While the ultimate objective of an M&A is to improve the newly constructed firm’s performance, financial and technical impacts are but some of...

Purpose Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are inherent to firms evolving in today’s business world, whether they be corporate giants, SMEs or start-ups. While the ultimate objective of an M&A is to improve the newly constructed firm’s performance, financial and technical impacts are but some...

Purpose Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are inherent to firms evolving in today’s business world, whether they be corporate giants, SMEs or start-ups. While the ultimate objective of an M&A is to improve the newly constructed firm’s performance, financial and technical impacts are but some...

Reports on a training and development programme tailored especially for newly merged consumer bankers. Describes a two‐week programme called Consumer Sales Academy to teach the necessary skills and develop confidence and enthusiasm. Discusses feedback, follow‐up and evaluation of the Academy...