As a senior member of the HR department at TransOceanic Industries,Abigail realizes that the firm's upcoming merger with its main competitor,Amorphous Sea Ventures,will result in challenges in the year ahead.Abigail

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As the two companies are merging, there is likely to be some degree of competition and uncertainty among employees. In this situation, it is essential to design programs for retaining key talent to ensure the organization's future success. Thus, Abigail realized that she needs to design programs for retaining key talent in the aftermath of the merger. Option A is incorrect because even if two companies have a similar product line, different organizational cultures can create issues. Option C is incorrect as it is highly unlikely as it would not make sense to have two separate HR systems after a merger. Option D is incorrect, as power struggles can lead to high levels of turnover, especially at executive levels.

As a Senior Member of the HR Department at TransOceanic