Merger and Unit Integration Issues
As a leader/manager, one circumstance you may encounter is the necessity to integrate or merge two organizational units. This can be a stressful period
which, if not properly managed, can cause a good deal of tension and/or conflict, often leading to decreased organizational performance.
Consider that senior management has dictated that your unit will merge with another manager’s unit over the next three months. You will be the leader of
the newly merged group. The previous manager will remain on your staff. Senior management has asked you to submit a merger plan. (If you have previously
been involved in an actual unit merger, please share the organizational dynamics you experienced as well as any lessons learned.)
In describing three key elements of your merger plan, explain the sources of power that will be available to you and upon which you will draw to help
achieve a successful merger