Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyse how dialogue can be used to promote post-acquisition socio-cultural integration. Specifically, it addresses questions regarding when and how companies can utilise dialogue to generate positivity regarding socio-cultural integration....

‘I am happy and proud to see Nordic scholars playing a central role in advancing state-of-the-art knowledge in this important area of management and organization research. A must-read for all interested in Nordic mergers and acquisitions.’ Eero Vaara, Professor, Aalto University, Finland...

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Finding positivity in a merger of equals -- Chapter 3: Finding unity in a friendly takeover -- Chapter 4: Finding continuity in a serial acquirer -- Chapter 5: Conclusion.