What usually results from eliminating overlapping workforce functions in a merger?

Eliminating overlapping workforce functions in a merger typically leads to cost reduction. When companies merge, they often find that certain roles and responsibilities are duplicated across both organizations. By streamlining these functions and reducing redundancy, the merged entity can lower its labor costs. This reduction in workforce may involve layoffs or reassignments, but the overall goal is to create a more efficient organization that operates more effectively with fewer employees.

As for the other options, while mergers can sometimes lead to increased revenues or higher customer satisfaction, these outcomes are not direct results of removing overlapping workforce functions. For instance, improvements in revenue or customer satisfaction may occur later, as a result of streamlined operations offering better products or services, but they are not guaranteed outcomes of workforce elimination itself. Similarly, stable employee morale is often challenged during the merging process, especially when layoffs occur, making it less likely to improve or remain stable post-merger.