Merger and acquisition change process between two banks impacts on motivation, anxiety and stress of employees

Page: 434-436
Durgalal Dayma, Udita Kaushik, and Manika Mohan Saxena (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan)

The main aim of this research is to explore the impact of change process on the motivation, anxiety and stress of employees of merger and acquisition of two banks. Previous researches depict that change management creates stress, fear and uncertainty among employees that impact on the morale, attitude, satisfaction and performance of them. This research is designed under qualitative nature with the inductive research strategy. Interpretive philosophy is also used to complete the research effectively. The data gathered for the research is analyzed by using thematic analysis to achieve the research objectives. The research findings are very important for banking sectors in India to determine the impact of acquisition and merger change process over the anxiety, stress and motivation of employees. The study found acquisition and merger between banks are changing process that enhance anxiety, stress and demotivation among employees.