Competition with Identity Driven Entry

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

   • Sebastian Burchhardt

   Pages 1-4

3. Identity and Competition in an Organizational Context

   • Sebastian Burchhardt

   Pages 5-60

4. The Model

   • Sebastian Burchhardt

   Pages 61-107

5. Conclusion on the Model

   • Sebastian Burchhardt

   Pages 108-110

6. Back Matter

   Pages 111-149

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Sebastian Burchhardt develops a game theory model that analyzes the possible behavioral patterns of employees during M&A processes and the impact of such patterns on the success of the transaction itself. The result is the development of a principal-multi-agent model that allows for endogenous contest entry driven by identity. In addition, the model proposes guidance for practical M&A management.

• Endogenous Entry
• M&A Management
• Organization Theory
• Principal-Multi-Agent Model
• Social Identity Approach

• WHU, Vallendar, Germany

  Sebastian Burchhardt

Dr. Sebastian Burchhardt completed his doctoral studies under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Peter-J. Jost at the Chair of Organization Theory at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Vallendar.

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