Navigating M&A: the purpose of MCs in promoting desired outcomes

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dc.contributorAalto Universityen
dc.contributorAalto-yliopistofi
dc.contributor.advisorTaussi, Thomas
dc.contributor.authorKurtén, Julia
dc.contributor.departmentLaskentatoimen laitosfi
dc.contributor.schoolKauppakorkeakoulufi
dc.contributor.schoolSchool of Businessen
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-23T16:03:41Z
dc.date.available2024-06-23T16:03:41Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractMergers and acquisitions (M&A) are strategic tools for companies aiming to grow and expand their operations beyond organic growth. Unfortunately, less than half of these M&A deals achieve their desired and planned goals. However, these desired outcomes can be encouraged by implementing certain management controls (MCs) in the acquired company. These MCs aim to develop a positive view of the acquiree company and the integration process. The purpose of this thesis is to analyse the use of management controls (MCs) in promoting desired results in M&A deals within a family-owned business. The objective is to determine: What management controls are utilized in a family-owned business, what kind of controls are used in a successful integration process, and how management controls can promote desired outcomes in post-acquisition integration. This thesis is a single case study conducted with a qualitative approach, chosen to enable a deeper dive into the specific topic. The empirical data was collected by conducting two interviews with the CFO of a family-owned company, who played a significant role in the acquisition team. However, due to the qualitative approach and the thesis being a single case study, there are limitations to the findings. The findings of this thesis validate the impacts of using MCs in post-acquisition integration. Focusing on MCs that encourage good communication, trust-building, and a thriving company culture facilitates positive perceptions of the acquirer and promotes successful acquisition outcomes. Future research on the topic of MCs utilized by different kinds of acquirers is recommended.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://aaltodoc.aalto.fi/handle/123456789/129190
dc.identifier.urnURN:NBN:fi:aalto-202406234775
dc.language.isoenen
dc.programmeLaskentatoimien
dc.subject.keywordmanagement control systemsen
dc.subject.keywordmergers and acquisitionsen
dc.subject.keywordmanagement accountingen
dc.subject.keywordfamily-owned enterprisesen
dc.subject.keywordintegrationen
dc.titleNavigating M&A: the purpose of MCs in promoting desired outcomesen
dc.typeG1 Kandidaatintyöfi
dc.type.ontasotBachelor's thesisen
dc.type.ontasotKandidaatintyöfi
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