Question

"Which of the following sources of conflict is typically associated with mergers and acquisitions, where everyone wants the company to succeed, but they fight over the "right way" to do things because of their unique experiences in the separate companies?

Answer 1

Answer:

Differentiation

Explanation:

Differentiation conveys uniqueness or some uncommon aspect which adds value to a process or a product.

During the process of mergers and acquisition, several forms of analysis, conclusions and strategic decisions need to be taken care of.

Before a merger, the acquiring entity would first evaluate the financial viability of merging. Secondly, the acquiring company also has to decide the consideration to be discharged whether in stocks or by cash.

During such a complex process, the possibility of conflict arising out of different viewpoints and suggestions is highly common since everybody comes in with their own experiences and recommendations.

Herein, all such individuals are bothered of the company's efficient operations and thus arguments and conflicts arise.

Such a conflict is based upon differentiated ideas i.e different unique ideas driven by personal experiences.