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, Q. and Tan, H.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
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
ISSN:
0217-4561
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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