The mere mention of the term "M & A» (M & A) can send messages to misinformation or half-truths. Clarity about the motives and intentions, as well as the deadlines for providing information during a merger, requires strategic information management. But when it's the right time to talk to employees about the process of the merger? Who should make the announcement, and what communication channels they should use? A recent survey of executives conducted by the School Darden School of Business examined the association of practice that companies use to communicate internally in their firms' mergers and acquisitions. This note shows the findings and focuses on making recommendations. "Hide
to June West, Gerry Yemen, LJ Bourgeois 8 pages. Publication Date: January 30, 2002. Prod. #: UV0929-PDF-ENG
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