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The Impact of Diverse Corporate Cultures on the Future Performance of Airline Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) - A Case of Two Major Airlines in Korea -

  • Sukhoon Chung (School of Business, Korea Aerospace University, Coventry University Wroclaw Campus) ;
  • Jin-Woo Park (School of Business, Korea Aerospace University)
  • Received : 2023.08.27
  • Accepted : 2023.09.12
  • Published : 2023.09.30
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Abstract

This research explores how different corporate cultures can influence the post-M&A performance of the airlines undergoing strategic M&A in Korea. The sample size of this research is 214 respondents that is strictly limited to the employees of airlines under M&A process, and CFA and SEM were employed for the statistical analysis. This research investigated that corporate cultures including group-oriented, development-oriented, and rationale-oriented will positively influence the post M&A performance of both efficiency and effectiveness through a mediation of collaboration during M&A process. In contrast, relations between grouporiented culture and interaction, interaction and effectiveness were not revealed positive influences. The findings of this research will provide valuable insights into the potential risks that can impede successful M&A within the M&A process, specially focusing on the conflicts between organizations stemming from different organizational cultures, which can have an adverse impact on M&A performance.

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