Kai Oliver Thiele analyses M&As between companies from different
cultures, which in general impose unique challenges, but also offer
invaluable opportunities for all parties. Since Japan lags expectations
regarding the amount of cross-border M&As, it is the more important to
understand the drivers of successful cross-border acquisitions coming
into the country. However, how the employees' view on a merger can be
successfully managed to leverage the M&As' success rate remains yet
unanswered. By focusing on the employees' needs, this research seeks to
contribute positively to an increase of the cross-border M&As' success
rate.