Abstract
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Indian mergers and acquisitions (M&A), organizational redesign has emerged as a critical lever for ensuring long-term success and sustainable integration. This study explores how structural, cultural, and technological redesign initiatives influence the outcomes of post-merger integration (PMI) across diverse sectors in India, including banking, IT, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and telecom. Using a mixed-method approach, the research draws insights from interviews with senior executives, surveys from mid-level employees, and secondary data such as post-merger reports and industry case studies. The findings suggest that companies that invest in thoughtful, phased, and inclusive redesign covering areas like leadership realignment, cultural harmonization, employee engagement, and digital standardization are significantly more likely to achieve synergy realization, operational efficiency, and talent retention. Conversely, the absence of strategic redesign often leads to resistance, confusion, and integration failure. The study highlights the unique challenges and best practices in the Indian corporate context and offers practical implications for organizations planning future M&A deals. Overall, organizational redesign is positioned not just as a post-merger requirement but as a strategic tool to unlock the full value of a merger and ensure a unified, future-ready enterprise.
Keywords
- Organizational redesign
- post-merger integration (PMI)
- sustainable finance
- digital transformation
- green accounting
- strategic management
How to cite
Ranft, A. L., & Lord, M. D. (2010). Acquiring new technologies and capabilities: A grounded model of acquisition implementation. Organization Science, 21(1), 197–215. https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.1080.0367
References (3)
- 1.Dr. Abhay KantAssistant Professor, Vishveshwarya Group of InstitutionsE-mail: abhaykant05@gmail.com
- 2.Dr. Suruchi SatsangiAssistant Professor, Centre for Management Studies, Gitarattan International Business School, Rohini, Delhi.Email Id: satsangisuru1994@gmail.com
- 3.Mr. Aditya MohanPGT Commerce, R.K International School.E-Mail id: chinmaymohan13@gmail.com