Serendipitous Value Creation In Mergers and Acquisitions of Entrepreneurially-Oriented Firms: The Moderating Role of Political Skill

Authors

John A. Martin, Wright State UniversityFollow
Frank C. Butler, University of Tennessee, ChattanoogaFollow
Joel F. Bolton, University of Southern MississippiFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Winter 12-1-2017

School

Management

Abstract

The article discusses the data on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) which is an important growth strategy for organizations. It cites on the M&A activities made between year 2004 and 2013 but reported failure to achieve the expected benefit after the merger. The article also discusses the problems arises in company merging such as employment and income insecurity for employees.

Publication Title

Journal of Managerial Issues

Volume

29

Issue

4

First Page

380

Last Page

394

Recommended Citation

Martin, J. A., Butler, F. C., Bolton, J. F. (2017). Serendipitous Value Creation In Mergers and Acquisitions of Entrepreneurially-Oriented Firms: The Moderating Role of Political Skill. Journal of Managerial Issues, 29(4), 380-394.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/17253