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Research Journal of Business and Management (RJBM), vol.8, no.3, pp.206-221, 2021 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Purpose- Merger and Acquisitions bring together organizational change. Adapting to this change is essential to be successful. Organizations
need to harmonize their structures, processes and human resources in order to successfully adapt to this change. The current study aims to
explore the post-integration mechanisms carried out after a multinational acquisition in Turkish context.
Methodology- This study is based on descriptive research design. Primary data were collected through interviews and observations made
with the managers of the acquired organization. In addition, secondary data were collected by examining the notices and announcements,
corporate presentations, changes in organizational structure over time and other internal resources of the acquired company.
Findings- Following the acquisition, various integration mechanisms are applied to align the structure, processes and human resources of
both companies. In some aspects it was found in-depth integration and alignment, whereas some areas remain less changed or even
unchanged. Also, it was observed that the application of mechanisms aimed for organizational alignment may differ from the already
mentioned methods in the Post-Merger Integration literature.
Conclusion- Research results show that task integration mechanisms by themselves are not sufficient in the process of adaptation to postacquisition integration. Human and culture factors are at least as important as the first one on post-acquisition integration success. In the
case examined, it is seen that various mechanisms were applied under both integration strategies within the acquired organization, and some
additional mechanisms not mentioned directly in the literature.