B2 Non-refereed book chapter or chapter in a compilation book
Leading M&As in a middle managerial role: A balancing act
Authors: Teerikangas Satu, Birollo Gustavo
Editors: Raitis Johanna, Harikkala-Laihinen Riikka, Hassett Mélanie E., Nummela Niina
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication year: 2018
Book title : Socio-Cultural Integration in Mergers and Acquisitions
Journal name in source: Socio-Cultural Integration in Mergers and Acquisitions: The Nordic Approach
First page : 65
Last page: 94
ISBN: 978-3-319-74340-0
eISBN: 978-3-319-74341-7
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74341-7_4
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/36054903
This chapter explores middle managers as agents and recipients of change when involved in mergers and acquisitions. We capture the characteristics of middle managers, who, when faced with such radical organisational change, not only have to personally thrive amidst this change, but, moreover, must act as the driving force of this change. The middle managerial challenge is embedded in this double-hatting—simultaneously delivering, while personally living through the same change. We argue that middle managers’ development towards leadership positions depends on their ability to personally undergo and lead such changes when and where they arise. This requires learning to both implement change and personally make sense of change. Going forward, we call for more attention to be given to the ‘inner world’ of change agents.
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