MSCI211 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Organizational Commitment, Organizational Culture

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Management Sciences
• Course: MSCI211
• Professor: Umair Shah

Document Summary

Acquisitions and mergers require organizations to integrate their culture in order to form a coherent establishment. If the organization fails to integrate culture due to numerous problems such as poor decision making, this can lead to ineffective integration which in turn can lead to operational disaster. This is a change in leadership which can result in high employee turnover leading loss of talent. Many employees or a select few may be unwilling to implement and adapt new strategies or may be resistant for other reasons. Similarly, there could be a possible communication barrier between management and employees. Lastly, it is possible that employees experience lack of motivation and stress. It is also essential that the organization prior to finalizing a new venture, consider the strategic alternatives as well as the flexible and comprehensive integration plan ensuring it is developed for a smooth transition. Partnerships between organizations in similar industries can help provide a competitive advantage and increase market share.