Gunter K. (EDT)/ Mendenhall,Mark E. (EDT),Stahl

This text focuses on the sociocultural, and human resource implications of mergers and acquisitions. Many of the 19 contributions by international social scientists are immediately followed by commentary from an M&A-experienced executive on the issues raised. Topics include (for example) the role of corporate cultural diversity in integrating M&As; the construction of social identities in M&As; and the importance of the agreement formation process in partnering with the unfamiliar. Stanford Business Books is an imprint of Stanford U. Press. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)