A3 Refereed book chapter or chapter in a compilation book

Cultural Dynamics in Acquisitions




AuthorsTeerikangas Satu, Hassett Melanie

EditorsKing David

Publication year2022

Book title Acquisitions and Corporate Strategy: Alliances, Performance, and Divestment

First page 225

Last page250

ISBN978-1-032-03636-2

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4324/9781003188308

Web address https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003188308

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/178165002


Abstract

As part of the globalization trend experienced by organizations worldwide, acquisitions remain the dominant strategic mode for growth and internationalization. Despite this optimism, many acquisitions report failure. When seeking for the causes behind these high failure rates, the culture factor has topped the lists for decades, be it as regards a domestic or cross-border acquisition (CBA). Recognizing the intensity of attention paid to the empirical study and theoretical review of research on the culture-performance relationship, this chapter reviews prior research on the cultural dynamics in acquisitions. To this end, we discuss: (1) the conceptualization of culture in acquisitions research, (2) the assessment of cultural distance and cultural fit, (3) cultural change in acquisitions, and (4) national cultures in CBA. We then conclude with critical conclusions on the current state of the literature, while identifying gaps and opportunities for future research.


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