Assignment #5

In Horizontal Merger, one corporation acquires another corporation whose product or service is closely related or of the same type, for human resources, these can be the most difficult merger to implement since accruing firm already has expertise in the business operation and will act to consolidate the two firms.
Two key players: management and Employee. * Management: when two companies merger to become a single organization there is always going to be an identity change and the change of the organization culture: this may include changing the name of the company or change position within the organization and incorporating a new culture. * Employees: in a horizontal merger, employees usually feel the sense of job insecurity, feel powerless and stress.
HR activities to support them: * When incorporating two organizations into one, HR activities should include properly developing and evaluating a new culture that will accommodate both employees and identify any loopholes and take corrective actions when necessary. * Assure employees of their job safety in other to reduce stress, anxiety and focus on being more productive.
Conglomerate merger involves the acquisition of unrelated business. Since the firm are unrelated in product or service, internal changes to the acquired firm, which will remain relatively autonomous are likely to be minimal.
Key players: Shareholder and customers * For shareholder this mean bigger dividend, less fluctuation in shares * Customers will have better distribution channel and more availability of goods
HR activities: * Generate involvement and participation : HR should involve all key personnel in both organization in the formulation of the action plan, system building and execution of policies * Update customers about all changes within the organization
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