BarkBark Inc.and Happy Toys Ltd.BarkBark Inc.and Happy Toys Ltd.are considering a merger and are unsure whether their two organizations will have a difficult time with clashing cultures.They perform a detailed diagnosis collecting and analyzing the gathered data about the two merging companies.They identify a several overlapping values which they feel that they can effectively meld into a cohesive new culture.This process is known as:

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A bicultural audit diagnoses cultural relations between the companies and determines the extent to which cultural clashes will likely occur.The bicultural audit process begins by identifying cultural differences between the merging companies.Next, the bicultural audit data are analyzed to determine which differences between the two firms will result in conflict and which cultural values provide common ground on which to build a cultural foundation in the merged organization.The final stage involves identifying strategies and preparing action plans to bridge the two organizations' cultures.