Knowledge transfer in international acquisitions

Cultural differences , convergence , and crossvergence as explanations of knowledge transfer in international acquisitions

In spite of the proliferation of research on cultural differences in international mergers and acquisitions, we lack systematic analyses of the impact of cultural factors on knowledge transfer. In this paper, we argue that both national and organizational cultural differences and cultural integration in the form of cultural convergence and crossvergence affect knowledge transfer in acquisitions...

Mergers and Acquisitions: A Tool for Knowledge/Technology Transfer

More companies than ever before are turning to Mergers and Acquisition (M&As), at a pace that is not expected to abate any time soon. For many companies M&As represent the fastest possible route to growth. The acquiring companies seek to grow quickly by flowing more of the same products through new sales channels. For other companies, formally aligning oneself with another company makes it poss...

The Impact of Organizational and National Cultural Differences on Social Conflict and Knowledge Transfer in International Acquisitions

Value Creation in International Telecom Acquisitions

Throughout the past decade, the telecommunications industry has started to evolve from an essentially multi-domestic into a global industry. The relaxation of foreign ownership restrictions, deregulation, privatization, and technological change have triggered a wave of international acquisitions involving telecommunications service providers. The underlying motives for these acquisitions are di...

Knowledge Integration after Mergers & Acquisitions