Employee's Perception Regarding the Implications of Cross Border Acquisitions with Reference to Indian IT Industry

Abstract

This study deals with analyzing the employee's perception about the implications of cross border acquisitions made by Indian IT companies. The research evaluated the changes experienced by the acquirer's employees of the acquiring firms due to the integration. Three IT companies in India were selected, and the employees were categorized as senior and junior level employees. Opinion survey method was conducted and the results suggest that the junior level employees experienced a positive change in infrastructure facility and technology upgradation and further majority of the senior employees agree the same. The study concluded that the impact of the acquisition on the acquirer's employees is minimal and recommended improvement in technology and infrastructure will reflect on comfortable working environment for employees; and proper training during the integration process will reduce employee attrition or switch over.