Finding positivity during a major organizational change: In search of triggers of employees’ positive perceptions and feelings

The study explores the sources and triggers of positivity during a major organizational change. The qualitative research methodology is developed around discovering and interpreting employees’ perceptions in an M&A process. The analysis leads us to suggest that change may be perceived at least in three positive ways constituting to positive identity construction.  Implications for work-related identity and identification research are discussed.