THE IMPACT OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS ON EMPLOYEE MORALE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

AUTHOR – INFANT JEFFREY ROSHAUN, CHRIST DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY (LAVASA) PUNE

BEST CITATION – INFANT JEFFREY ROSHAUN, THE IMPACT OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS ON EMPLOYEE MORALE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (4) OF 2025, PG. 137-147, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

Focusing on the problems as well as strategies for integrating an acquired company, this paper looks at the impact of mergers and acquisitions on employee morale and corporate culture. In this study, a quantitative method was used to collect data, the data coming from structured questionnaires handed out to employees at both receiving organizations and companies that have been acquired. Job security, corporate culture, and employee satisfaction were some of the most important factors that were looked at. The data were analyzed using SPSS for both descriptive statistics and independent samples t-tests to see if there were any significant differences between the groups. One firm’s staff was significantly more satisfied with their jobs and held a much more positive view of the company culture than workers from another beat. The study points out the importance of open communication between parties, effective leadership at all levels, and integrating the culture. This outcome may provide some useful guidance for businesses undergoing M&A. At the same time, experience shows that it is essential to institutionalize strategies that address employees` concerns and promote an integrated corporate culture. Ultimately, the research emphasizes the crucial role of worker participation and culture alignment in the success of M&A projects.

Keywords: mergers and acquisitions, employee morale, organizational culture, integration, SPSS, job security, employee satisfaction, leadership, communication.