Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investments in Germany. Post-Merger Integration and Its Effects on Labor Relations

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Literature Review
  • 2.1 Definitions
  • 2.2 Literature
  • 2.3 Literature Overview
• 3 Conceptual Framework and Methodology
  • 3.1 Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investments
  • 3.2 Methodology
• 4 Case Studies
  • 4.1 Case Study 1: Blau AG
  • 4.2 Case Study 2: Grün GmbH
• 5 Analysis and Discussion
• 6 Conclusions

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis examines the effects of post-merger integration on labor relations in German companies acquired by Chinese multinational corporations. It aims to provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of integrating acquired companies into Chinese ownership structures, with a particular focus on the impact on employee relations.

• Cross-border mergers and acquisitions involving Chinese companies
• Post-merger integration strategies and their impact on labor relations
• Cultural differences and their influence on integration processes
• Challenges and opportunities for employees in the context of Chinese acquisitions
• The role of human resource management in facilitating successful integration

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 provides a general introduction to the topic of Chinese outward foreign direct investments (OFDI) in Germany, highlighting the increasing prevalence of cross-border mergers and acquisitions. The chapter sets the stage for the thesis by outlining the research question and methodology.

Chapter 2 delves into the existing literature on mergers and acquisitions, post-merger integration, and their impact on labor relations. This chapter examines key concepts, frameworks, and previous research findings relevant to the thesis.

Chapter 3 presents the theoretical framework and methodology used in the study. It discusses the motivations behind Chinese OFDI and the methodological approach employed to analyze the two case studies.

Chapter 4 presents detailed case studies of two German companies that have been acquired by Chinese multinational corporations. The chapter analyzes the integration processes and their impact on labor relations in each case.

Chapter 5 analyzes the findings from the case studies and discusses the implications of the results for understanding the integration process and its effects on labor relations. It examines the challenges and opportunities faced by both Chinese acquirers and German acquired companies.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key terms and concepts in this thesis include mergers and acquisitions (M&A), post-merger integration, foreign direct investments (FDI), labor relations, human resources, China, Germany, cultural differences, and integration challenges.