Case Study Essay: Big Energy Xyz

Case Study Essay Big Energy Name Tutors Name 08/02/2016 Case Study Essay Big Energy Introduction Mergers and acquisitions (M A) are pursued for a variety of economic and strategic reasons. In the process of a MA transaction merchant bankers, lawyers, auditors and tax consultants are engaged at great cost to manage risks and due diligence during the process. Much of the due diligence touches on human resources but rarely includes organisational culture, and the people aspect of the MA transaction. Integration of people in organisations that are parties in a MA transaction is a vital prerequisite for a successful process. Compatibility ofwork systems, processes, cultures and practices can only be ignored at the risk of ultimately failing to meet the purpose of the MA transition (Hogan Overmyer-Day, 1994). In this case study Big Energy has taken over a successful company with established robust systems and processes that efficiently manage the business and risks. The company has a respected management team and loyal staff who aremotivated and extremely proud of their work. Naturally the staffs expect Big Energy to see the value of the existing processes and systems. However, Big Energys approach to the merger is one of rapidly absorbing XYZ