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Impact of Merger and Acquisition on University Performance Pubmed



Bolbanabad AM1 ; Mosadeghrad AM1 ; Arab M1 ; Majdzadeh R2
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  1. 1. Department of Health Management and Economics. School of Public Health, Tehran, University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, and Knowledge Utilization Research Center. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine Published:2017


Abstract

PURPOSE: Merger and acquisitions (M&A) widen access to higher education, improve quality of teaching and research, and increase efficiency of higher education institutions. Three big medical universities in Iran merged in 2010. The purpose of this study was to highlight the impact of this acquisition on the performance of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. METHODS: This qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured in-depth interviews with 60 participants from April 2015 to November 2015. Purposeful sampling was used to recruit participants. Data analysis was performed using MAXQDA software (V. 10). FINDINGS: The reasons for acquisition of IUMS by TUMS were to enhance the position of TUMS worldwide, and to increase its efficiency. The acquisition improved the organization and management of the newly formed TUMS, enhanced its academic position and market recognition. However, the achieved benefits did not come without shortcomings and unanticipated consequences. CONCLUSION: The merger and acquisition in higher education has some advantages and disadvantages. A well planned and carefully implemented M&A gives cutting edge to the higher education institutes. © 2017, Academy of Medical Sciences of I.R. Iran. All rights reserved.