Integration projects as relational spaces: A closer look at acquired managers’ strategic role recovery in cross-border acquisitions

Acquired and acquiring middle managers are in a central role in mergers and acquisitions (M&As), as they are responsible for the execution of the acquisition's strategy. However, the context of cross-border acquisitions considerably alters the strategy roles of the acquired middle managers. This paper explores the post-acquisition phase as a collection of integration projects. In so doing, the paper contributes to an emerging stream bridging the...