Oxford Salts has just been bought by Townsend Spice. The Oxford Salts employees are unsure of what that will mean for their jobs, as Townsend already has a competent workforce. As a result, several Oxford employees have started to call in sick and have begun to look for other jobs. Which of the following would you recommend to Townsend Spice managers?
Multiple Choice
a) Upgrade the IT infrastructure to improve communication and innovation.
b) Identify solutions that worked in another country and apply them to Townsend Spice.
c) Accept that conflict is inherent in organizations and fire the Oxford Salts employees.
d) Bring in an OD consultant to help integrate the culture and processes of the two firms.