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En fallstudie över identiteters respektive kommunikationens påverkan på fusionen mellan Företagshälsovården AB och Managementkonsulterna AB
This study aims to build a deeper understanding of how differences in identities and communication can affect the possibilities of achieving a successful merger between companies from different type of industries. Our study is of qualitative nature and looks into the specific merger between Företagshälsovården AB and Managementkonsulterna AB. The study builds upon 16 semi structured interviews which are carried out with employees from both parts of the organization and with management personnel. Firstly our study shows that the different identities existing within the different parts of the organization, highly affect the integration process after a merger. Secondly we show that the level of communication transmitted from the management, but also between the different parts of the organization, affects the possibilities of creating a successful merger. Last we want to point out the importance of looking at the human side of mergers and not only the financial side. Enjoy your reading.