Determining Factors Influencing Merger and Acquisition of Walmart

This report delves into the factors influencing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of companies, using Walmart as a case study. The introduction provides background information on M&A, defining mergers and acquisitions, and highlighting the study's aim to determine the factors influencing such decisions. The literature review explores various aspects of M&A, including its benefits such as increased value and tax gains, as well as limitations like potential monopolies and cultural challenges. The research methodology outlines the qualitative method, interpretivism approach, inductive method, and descriptive design employed, along with data collection through surveys and thematic analysis. The report discusses ethical considerations, reliability, and validity of the study. The conclusion summarizes the benefits of M&A, such as value generation and risk reduction, and emphasizes the use of qualitative research methods. References include books, journals, and online sources. The report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors that drive M&A decisions within the context of the retail industry, specifically focusing on Walmart's strategic choices.

TOPIC: “To determine the factors which can influence
merger and acquisition of the company.”: A study on
Walmart

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC: “To determine the factors which can influence merger and acquisition of the company.”
INTRODUCTION
Background
Aim and Objectives
LITERATURE REVIEW
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES

INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
Merger and acquisition is referred to as the consolidation of
companies. Merger is referred to as two companies coming
together in order to operate as one single unit. Acquisition is
referred to as where one company tends to take over other
company. This study will critically determine and analyse
the factors which can influence merger and acquisition of the
company. For this PPT Walmart has been selected which
offers retail products at discounted prices. In this,
presentation will shed light on the factors that impact merger
& acquisition decision of the firm.

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Aim and Objectives
Aim: “To determine the factors which can influence merger and acquisition of the company.”
Research Objectives
To attain understanding on the merger and acquisition.
To critically analyse various factors influencing merger and acquisition of the company.
To evaluate the challenges faced by the management of the company due to merger and acquisition.
To find effective recommendation strategies for smooth merger and acquisition between companies.
Research Questions
What do you understand by merger and acquisition?
What are the factors influencing merger and acquisition of the company?
What are the challenges faced by the management of the company due to merger and acquisition?
What are effective recommendation strategies for smooth merger and acquisition between
companies?

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Rationale
The researcher of the study will opt for this research topic because merger and acquisition is
considered to be one of the wide topic which helps in systematically carrying out the research study.
The researcher of the study will opt for the particular research topic because it helps in determining the
several issues of the research problem. This is the current issue because this might affect the operations
and performance of the company. The researcher of the study will light on the research topic through
thematic analysis which in turn helps in grasping better knowledge on the particular subject matter.

KNOWLEDGE ON THE SUBJECT
This study helps in broadening the knowledge on subject matter by gaining wider
perspective on various elements of the study. The key significance associated with the
study is that it helps in determining the factors which can influence merger and acquisition
of the company. this study will be beneficial for the other researcher as well as companies
in UK to gain wider perspective on the study.

LITERATURE REVIEW
To attain understanding on the merger and acquisition.
Reynolds and Teerikangas, (2016) said that, merger and acquisition is referred to as the consolidation of two
companies by merging all the assets and liabilities in order to operate as one single company. On the contrary
when company tends to take over other company this is referred to as acquisition. Ahammad and et.al.,
(2017) sought to evaluate that, merger and acquisition is beneficial because it helps in generating greater
value for the business. They also get tax gain benefits which in turn leads to revenue enhancement.
This is considered to be one of the cost efficient method where it is very useful in overcoming the
current situation. Angwin and Meadows, (2015) argued that, the major limitation associated with the
merger and acquisition is that, bigger company tends to create greater monopoly in the particular
market. It also results in communicating with the employees of varied culture.

To critically analyse various factors influencing merger and
acquisition of the company.
Zhang and et.al., (2015) sought to determine the fact that, there are several factors which influences merger
and acquisition of the company. Gaining entry into the new market and increase in the market share is
considered to be one of the most crucial factor which drives organization to opt for merger and acquisition. .
Garnett, Mollan and Bentley, (2015) evaluated that, Reduction of degree of risk and improving competitive
position stability is an influencing factor for the company to evaluate the direction value of the company.
Getting access to the new prospective talented customers is considered to be one of the major factor which
influences merger and acquisition. . Sarala and et.al., (2016) argued that, developing defensive position
where company is considered to be in a great position which in turn largely influences the operations of the
business. Increasing the capabilities of the company in order to make a good position in the market is
considered to be one of the most important factor which influences company to carry out merger and
acquisition.

To evaluate the challenges faced by the management of the
company due to merger and acquisition.
Reynolds and Teerikangas, (2016) sought to evaluate that, merging employees and culture
of the two companies is considered to be one of the most crucial challenge faced by the
company. Brueller, Carmeli and Markman, (2018) evaluated that, Difficulty in merging the
cultural value, beliefs and attitude of the employees is the major challenge for the
management of the company to carry out merger and acquisition in a systematic and
efficient manner. Garnett, Mollan and Bentley, (2015) argued that, retaining and attracting
prospective and talented employees in the new company is a major challenge for the
management of the business. Missing and meeting financial targets associated with the
revenue is a major issue for the company.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
In order to address concerned research issue following methods will be applied or undertaken:
Research methods: Qualitative method is used to gain valid information on the factors which
can influence merger and acquisition of the company.
Research philosophy: Interpretivism approach is used to analyse the way to gain better
understanding on the merger and acquisition.
Research approach: Inductive method is used to critically analyse various patterns associated
with factors influencing merger and acquisition of the company
Research design: Descriptive method is used because method it helps in observing and
describing the behaviour of the particular research topic in depth.

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 Data collection: Both primary and secondary (Survey will be conducted on )
 Sampling The researcher of the study will opt for random probability method where 20
managers of Walmart will be selected randomly from large population.
 Data analysis: Thematic analysis will be used because it helps in interpreting various
elements and themes of the research for broadening knowledge on subject matter.
 Ethical consideration: Consent form

ETHICAL ISSUES AND RELEVANT AND RELIABILITY OF
STUDY
 Ethical issues and consideration: The researcher of the study will efficiently use
human and financial resources without harming any participants. The information will
be protected through data protection act. The confidentiality of information will be
protected.
 Reliability and validity: The researcher of the study will use ethical sources to collect
data. All the information will be properly cited.