Mergers & Acquisitions, Cultural Due Diligence, and Implications for HRD Practitioners
By: Gary W. Craig
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ijhrd-2026-0010 | Journal eISSN: 2397-4583
Language: English
Page range: 116 - 123
Published on: May 25, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year
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