Short Paper: HR’s Role in Mergers and Acquisitions

Assume you are an HR professional in a company that is exploring the possibility of a merger. Identify the specific litigation risks that need to be considered during a merger or acquisition. Describe the role of human resources in each of the major phases of a merger or acquisition in protecting against these risks. Be sure to take a proactive approach in mitigating against risk. 

NB:  I want citations with quality supportive evidence cited with correct APA style, Good use of supportive evidence for a detailed explanation of every analysis.

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