Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,3, University of Applied Sciences Essen (FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie und Management, Stuttgart), language: English, abstract: 1.Introduction2.Mergers & Acquisitions2.1Definition and Dimensions2.2History2.3Phases of the M&A Process3.Human Resources3.1The Traditional HR Role versus "Business Partner" Concept3.2The Change Agent in the M&A Process3.3Need for HR Actions in the M&A Stage Model 3.3.1Pre-merger Preparation3.3.1.1Assist the Strategic Management3.3.1.2Identify Defense Strategies3.3.1.3Develop Communication Strategies3.3.2Post-merger Integration3.3.2.1Cultural Assessment3.3.2.2Integration4.HR Integration in a Multinational M&A Project4.1Overview of the Project4.2HR Findings4.3Developed Integration Methods5.Conclusion