Ai, Q. and Tan, H. (2018) The intra-firm knowledge transfer in the outward M&A of EMNCs: evidence from Chinese manufacturing firms. Asia Pacific Journal of Management. 35(2), pp. 399-425. 0217-4561.
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| Abstract: | This paper examines the intra-firm transfer of tacit and explicit knowledge in the post-acquisition integration stage in the outward mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of multinational corporations from emerging economies (EMNCs). It also explores rationales underlying the tacit and explicit knowledge transfer in the cross-cultural context. Drawing from the empirical evidence of three Chinese firms’ outward M&A in three European countries, we argue the Chinese acquiring firms emphasised the transfer of explicit over tacit knowledge in the post-acquisition integration in their outward M&A. This can be attributed to complementarity in explicit knowledge, home market advantage, scarcity of key staff and cultural differences. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Mergers and acquisitions, China, EMNCs, Knowledge transfer, Absorptive capacity, Post-acquisition integration |
| Creators: | Ai, Qi and Tan, Hui |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > International Strategy & Business |
| Date: | 1 June 2018 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 399-425 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Asia Pacific Journal of Management |
| Volume: | 35 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Number of Pages: | 27 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10490-017-9518-z |
| ISSN: | 0217-4561 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/10779 |
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