Instructions: To write the literature review on previous research regarding mergers & acquisitions. Listed below is the research topic with the general problem and specific problem for the research project. (Attached is the word document with an outline for the literature review and sources that can be used as a framework for the literature review assignment). Additionally, the summary of the research framework is attached.
The research topic is small business merger & acquisition strategies to gain financial synergy and accelerate growth.
The general problem is to address how companies fail to develop successful strategies during mergers and acquisitions (M&A), which leads to an inability to achieve financial synergy and accelerate the company's growth.
The specific problem to be addressed is the possible failure of companies in the Northeastern region of the United States to develop strategic approaches in the mergers and acquisitions processes resulting in the possible inability to gain financial synergy and accelerate a company’s growth.
Research questions:
RQ1: Why do strategic leaders fail to develop tactical approaches in the merger and acquisition processes in the Northeastern region of the United States?
1. a. What strategic leader’s activities or responses contribute to failure in achieving financial synergy?
1. b. What strategic leaders’ activities or responses contribute to success in achieving financial synergy?
RQ2: What strategic approaches can leaders develop and implement to achieve financial synergy and accelerate a company’s growth?
RQ3: How do strategic approaches of merger and acquisition processes contribute to achieving financial synergy and a company’s growth?
