Developing a multidimensional scale of post-merger identification (PMI) for hospitals

Strengthening PMI is particularly important in hospital M&As, where unified post-merger identity supports effective collaboration, continuity of patient care and overall M&A outcomes. This study is among the first to explain PMI in hospital settings through the lenses of identity, relationships, leadership and justice. It offers novel insights into how organizational justice and M&A potential can shape identification in post-merger hospitals.