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Diaspora networks in cross-border mergers and acquisitions




AuthorsWilliam Y. Degbey, Kimberly M. Ellis

Conference nameVaasa Conference on International Business and International Doctoral Tutorial

Publishing placeUniversity of Vaasa

Publication year2017

Series title14th Vaasa Conference on International Business

Web address http://www.uva.fi/en/sites/ibconference/conference_programme/scheduling_website_august24.pdf


Abstract

This paper explores conceptually how diaspora networks influence cross-border M&As in Africa. The paper seeks to build on the network and resource-based perspectives and contributes by developing a theoretical model and testable propositions that draw specifically on the concept of diaspora networks to inform the literature on African cross-border M&A performance. The model shows how non-local knowledge of the acquiring firm facilitated by diasporic ties of its senior leaders may influence outcomes associated with African M&As. In addition, 3 key variables – diaspora’s time spent outside Africa, tribal ties with government officials and target firm owners/managers and shared colonial heritage – are proposed to moderate the effects of diaspora networks on post-M&A performance. Implications for theory and practice are also discussed.



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