The Importance of Issues Management in International Mergers and Acquisitions

Issues management is the strategic use of issues analysis and strategic responses to help organizations make adaptations needed to achieve harmony and foster mutual interests within the communities in which they operate (Heath, 1997, p. 3). It seeks to build, maintain and repair relationships with a...

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Main Author: Chong, Mark
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Language:English
Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2006
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Online Access:https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/2483
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/lkcsb_research/article/3482/viewcontent/RPS_MarkChong2006.pdf
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Institution: Singapore Management University
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Summary:Issues management is the strategic use of issues analysis and strategic responses to help organizations make adaptations needed to achieve harmony and foster mutual interests within the communities in which they operate (Heath, 1997, p. 3). It seeks to build, maintain and repair relationships with an organizationÆs stakeholders by keeping surveillance for threats and opportunities in the environment that can affect success in achieving organizational mission and goals (Heath, 2002). Accordingly, organizations modify corporate policy, shape legislation or influence public opinion to synchronize themselves with the prevailing or emerging climate of public opinion and sensitivity