The effect of mergers and acquisitions on voluntary turnover

摘要: Mergers and acquisitions have become more popular through the last decades. However, financially they are not always successful. A reason might be that employees leave organization. This has been studied in this thesis. Mergers generate several reactions by employees. These various factors which can influence voluntary turnover. With help of theory, hypotheses constructed to study how mergers affect turnover. The being tested while using statistic program STATA. Data were obtained via Workplace Employment Relations Study (WERS2004). It is a survey conducted Great Britain, where topics studied. Correlation analysis, regression analysis mediating tests conducted. Several sub-hypotheses confirmed indeed an effect on turnover, depending type merger or acquisition. Job satisfaction organizational commitment used as mediators only mediate relationship between social support turnover within certain groups acquisitions. Also, proved important one group for organization dealing with acquisition recognize these factors. They able alter retain their employees. There recommendations provided organizations researchers. Organizations need aware types mergers. Once classified, Supervisors understand role process. Their very seeing greatly provides insight after communication added mediator effect. improve commitment. Financial results could also Lastly, intention should well, every employee leaves, but still dissatisfied committed.