Organizational merger

An organizational merger involves two organizations coming together and integrating their people and systems into one entity.

Overview
The process of combining two or more organizations into a single organization involves several organizational systems, such as people, resources and tasks. The process of combining these systems is known as 'integration'.

Integration fits within an organizational life-cycle or specific business mergers & acquisitions cycle where businesses buy, integrate then dispose of other businesses:


 * Definition of vision & strategy
 * Selection of growth method: organic vs inorganic
 * Target identification
 * Pre-deal evaluation & due diligence
 * Negotiation & deal completion
 * Post-merger integration
 * Ongoing improvement
 * Disposal

Sources and References
Astorino, D., (2009). "Five Roadblocks to Successful Acquisition Integration," Executive Insights, 24(2).