Whelan, SuzanneM Hassan, Sara2025-09-122025-09-122024https://go.griffith.ie/handle/123456789/607This dissertation investigates the impact of international mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on the Irish technology sector, focusing on how these activities have reshaped corporate strategies, influenced organizational culture, and affected the broader economic landscape from 2021 to 2023. The research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key challenges and opportunities faced by Irish technology firms involved in M&A, with particular attention to strategic realignment, workforce integration, and regulatory influences. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative survey data from professionals within the Irish technology sector with qualitative insights obtained through structured interviews with senior executives from companies that experienced M&A during the period. The surveys captured perspectives on organizational culture, strategic realignment, employee morale, and economic impact, while the interviews provided deeper context on leadership decisions, cultural integration, and strategic shifts post-acquisition. Key findings from the research reveal that strategic realignment is a critical driver of post-M&A success. Companies that effectively realigned their strategies towards global expansion, product innovation, and operational efficiency were better positioned to realize the benefits of M&A, such as increased market share and competitive advantage. These companies often leveraged synergies from the merger to innovate more rapidly, penetrate new markets, and streamline operations, leading to sustained growth. However, the research also underscores the complexities of cultural integration, with several companies struggling to maintain employee morale and cohesive corporate cultures following mergers. The research also highlights the supportive role of Ireland’s regulatory environment in facilitating M&A activities, enabling smoother transitions for firms while ensuring compliance with legal and financial standards. Nonetheless, the increased competition from global players entering the Irish market post-M&A presents both challenges and opportunities for local firms. This study contributes to both academic literature and business practice by providing actionable recommendations for companies to enhance post-M&A integration and for policymakers to sustain a regulatory framework that fosters both growth and fair competition in the technology sector. Future research directions are proposed, focusing on longitudinal studies of post-M&A outcomes and comparative analyses across different industries and regions.Mergers and AcquisitionsStrategic RealignmentCultural IntegrationIrish Technology SectorEconomic ImpactRegulatory EnvironmentThesis