Culture and HR Integration of Combination — Case Study of Squire Sanders & Dempsey (SSD) and Hammonds

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10.2991/emle-18.2018.82How to use a DOI?

Keywords

project management; culture and HR integration; Squire Sanders & Dempsey (SSD) and Hammonds

Abstract

Project management is a systematic and methodical approach to planning, implementing and guiding project from the beginning to end. According to project management institute the process are done through five stages: initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing. The review of combination of Hammonds and Squire Sanders & Dempsey (SSD) was based on the consideration of time, quality and cost approaches of project management. SSD are two well known law firms combined in 2010. All mergers are big project for the corporates around globe. The potential issues in the case of merger are Human resource and culture issues. The possible fall out that may result if these issues are not properly handled which includes conflicting leadership styles, corporate governance problems, communication breakdown, altered business processes and performance management and reward problems. The success of combination really depends on the successful integration of both law firm culture and personnel. In this essay, we will analyze the crucial issues with respect to the HR and Culture and give some potential solutions with a perception of Project Management Approach.

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© 2018, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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