Further Insight into Knowledge Transfer in Postacquisition Integration: A Case Study in a MNE

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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Further Insight into Knowledge Transfer in Postacquisition Integration: A Case Study in a MNE

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Ineffective integration is commonly referred to in the literature as one of the reasons why mergers and acquisitions fail to meet expectations. An essential driver of post acquisition integration is the transfer of knowledgebased resources. Efficient knowledge transfer in the post acquisition phase contributes significantly to the ultimate success of the acquisition. In this paper, a longitudinal case study approach is used to examine factors in the post acquisition integration of a MNE (multinational enterprise) that can directly or indirectly affect knowledge transfer, and to link them to their possible causes. Specifically, it focuses on factors in the areas of culture, language, communication and technology. To explore the development of post acquisition integration in the cross border setting, research was conducted four and six years after the acquisition both in the acquiring and the acquired unit. Results from an in depth interview and questionnaires show that the majority of negative factors influencing knowledge transfer in post acquisition integration could be minimized by proper and focused due diligence and more importantly, by a highly developed integration plan. The findings may be of considerable interest to medium sized companies acquiring entities abroad and could benefit future research into knowledge transfer in the post acquisition integration in an international setting.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Further Insight into Knowledge Transfer in Postacquisition Integration: A Case Study in a MNE

Popis výsledku anglicky

Ineffective integration is commonly referred to in the literature as one of the reasons why mergers and acquisitions fail to meet expectations. An essential driver of post acquisition integration is the transfer of knowledgebased resources. Efficient knowledge transfer in the post acquisition phase contributes significantly to the ultimate success of the acquisition. In this paper, a longitudinal case study approach is used to examine factors in the post acquisition integration of a MNE (multinational enterprise) that can directly or indirectly affect knowledge transfer, and to link them to their possible causes. Specifically, it focuses on factors in the areas of culture, language, communication and technology. To explore the development of post acquisition integration in the cross border setting, research was conducted four and six years after the acquisition both in the acquiring and the acquired unit. Results from an in depth interview and questionnaires show that the majority of negative factors influencing knowledge transfer in post acquisition integration could be minimized by proper and focused due diligence and more importantly, by a highly developed integration plan. The findings may be of considerable interest to medium sized companies acquiring entities abroad and could benefit future research into knowledge transfer in the post acquisition integration in an international setting.

Druh

J_SC - Článek v periodiku v databázi SCOPUS

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

50204 - Business and management

Projekt

<a href="/cs/project/TL02000304" target="_blank" >TL02000304: Fungující a efektivní řízení projektových znalostí</a><br>

Návaznosti

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Rok uplatnění

2019

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management

ISSN

1479-4411

e-ISSN

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Svazek periodika

Vol. 17

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

Issue 1

Stát vydavatele periodika

GB - Spojené království Velké Británie a Severního Irska

Počet stran výsledku

13

Strana od-do

66-78

Kód UT WoS článku

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EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85068232018