Ai, Q. and Tan, H. (2016) EMNEs' inter-firm knowledge transfer in outward M&As: evidence from Chinese manufacturing firms. Proceedings of the European Academy of Management Annual Conference. 16 2466-7498.
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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 the substantial explicit knowledge complementarity, home market advantage, scarcity of key staff and cultural differences.
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Paper presented at EURAM 2016 held in Paris, 1-4 June 2016.
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Creators:
Ai, Q. and Tan, H.
Publisher:
European Academy of Management
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Date:
3 June 2016
Date Type:
Publication
Title of Book:
European Academy of Management Annual Conference
Journal or Publication Title:
Proceedings of the European Academy of Management Annual Conference
Volume:
16
Event Title:
European Academy of Management Annual Conference (EURAM 2016)
Event Dates:
01-04 June 2016
Place of Publication:
Paris, France
Event Location:
Creteil University, Paris, France
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
ISSN:
2466-7498
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Published / Disseminated
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