The Role of Leadership in Mergers and Acquisitions: A Review of Recent Empirical Studies

Abstract

In this chapter, we examine the role of M&A (mergers and acquisitions) leadership by conducting a review of recent empirical studies on M&A leadership. Our aim is to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge concerning M&A leadership. More specifically, we examine how M&A leadership has been studied (i.e., study methods, data sources), where M&A leadership has been studied (i.e., geographic distribution, industries, level of analysis), which leadership M&A outcomes and M&A leadership perspectives have been examined, and finally, how M&A leadership influences post-M&A outcomes. This allows us to identify main areas of interest and provide suggestions for further research.

Citation

Junni, P. and Sarala, R.M. (2014), "The Role of Leadership in Mergers and Acquisitions: A Review of Recent Empirical Studies", Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions (Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions, Vol. 13), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 181-200. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-361X20140000013007