"Motivation, leader behavior and power, interpersonal communication, group structure and processes, learning, attitude development and perception, change processes, conflict, work design, and work stressaE (Robbins, p. 17) are factors that must be considered regardless of the environment. The organization utilizes these processes to decide which issues are important and how to best handle them.
The decisions the organization makes based on its organizational behavior studies help to ensure smooth transitions, success in meeting goals and well informed, trustful employees for the duration of the merger process.
Organizational behavior issues to be addressed for the organization to be prepared for an upcoming merger are:
1.Employee perceptions about the merger.
2.Ethical guidelines being adhered to during the merger.
3.Acceptance of employees with diverse personalities and work habits.
4.Keeping employees motivated in the face of change.
5.The roles managers take, including the functions of the managers roles and how they influence and impact employees before, during and after the merger and acquisition.