This book examines how to conduct due diligence on mergers and acquisitions for organisations in China written from a management perspective. Aimed primarily at practitioners within the field of International Human Resource Management, it highlights models that appear straightforward and yet are susceptible to oversights and failings. It examines the roles of human resource practitioners from when a target company is identified for mergers or acquisitions through to assessing its risks. The book incorporates adopting human resource management strategies under differing business conditions, negotiating to secure the deal and integrating the new business unit to the merged or acquired organisation. This title gives a fantastically detailed analysis of due diligence, capturing the nuances of the Chinese way of doing things and how this affects a business environment. Provides practical and realistic solutions to real-world problems Concisely draws upon the authors’ wide-ranging practical and research experience in conducting due diligence assignments in organisations in China Written by highly knowledgeable and well-respected practitioners in the international Human Resource Management field
Overflowing with real-life examples and actionable tools and templates, this practical book helps you tackle the most vexing people issues that arise during business sales and acquisitions.
It is not, as many believe, a chore to be left to the accountants and lawyers. To get the best from it, due diligence has to be properly planned and professionally managed. This book is a comprehensive manual on getting due diligence right.
The project work discusses, investigates, and reports on research into the essentials of human resource due diligence and its cultural aspects in a cross-border integration.
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The HR Practitioner's Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence: Understanding the People, Leadership, and Culture Risks in M&A
Designed to help you make your due diligence process as smooth and effective as possible, this collection of checklists by acknowledged expert, Peter Howson, will ensure you manage the risk aspects of any acquisition.
However, I have experienced a number of acquisitions where the Chief Finance Officer or M&A Director has conducted Due Diligence reviews that include key HR issues, without the involvement of the Human Resources Director.
The book guides you step by step, providing the methodology, tools, sequence of events and necessary material.
While it may be tedious , it is critical to perform a careful and thorough examination of all HR - related issues at all levels . There are a whole host of activities involved in the due diligence phase of any transaction .
They explore the pre-planning, negotiation, and integration phases of this important phenomenon in a practical and scholarly way. This book is a must-read for all senior managers, HR professionals, and academics working in the field.