This book reviews both successful and unsuccessful mergers and acquisitions, exploring the reasons why so many fail to live up to expectations.

• An exploration of why mergers and acquisitions succeed or fail, based on rigorous scholarly research.
• Stretches the boundaries of what we know about these complex phenomena.
• Presents original ideas about the merger and acquisition strategy, the effects of mergers and acquisitions on performance, and the critical processes involved in implementation and integration.
• Explores new areas, such as the role of culture and leadership, and the importance of knowledge transfer and learning.
• Includes contributions from both highly respected scholars and up-and-coming stars in the field.