Begin this activity by reflecting on the cultural differences negatively impact cross-border mergers and acquisition (M&A), and integration, How do national and organizational cultural disparities between acquiring and target businesses influence the success or failure of cross-border mergers and acquisitions integration? How do cultural differences affect employee morale, productivity, and retention during the post-acquisition integration phase? , and The study aims to explore the cultural differences negatively impacting the integration process of cross-border mergers and acquisition (M&A). Select a research design and methods appropriate for a doctoral dissertation study that will serve as a plan for you to gather data and answer your research questions. Qualitative studies must demonstrate trustworthiness within the context of the specific qualitative design (e.g., credibility, dependability, transferability, confirmability. State the research design and methods you plan to use in your study, including the type of data you plan to collect. Describe and substantiate the appropriateness of your choices, given the stated problem statement, purpose statement, and research questions. State clearly how the proposed research design and methods will accomplish the study goals and why the design and methods you selected is the optimum choice for the proposed research. Provide support by citing