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Book SynopsisMergers and acquisitions continue to be a primary vehicle of growth for companies around the world. Not only in the US and Europe, but also in Japan, China, and India senior executives are making bets on the future of their firms. This title helps scholars think about mergers and acquisitions, building our knowledge base on this critical topic.
Table of ContentsThe Group Psychology of Mergers & Acquisitions: Lessons from the Social Identity Approach. Pre-Merger Identification: Ties with the Past Bind us to the Future?. A Comparative Overview of the Impact of Cultural Diversity on Inter-Organisational Encounters. Motive Archetypes in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): The Implications of a Configurational Approach to Performance. Explaining the Effect of M&A on Technological Performance. Stock Market Reactions to Knowledge-Motivated Acquisitions. The Importance of Target Firm Customers in Acquisitions of Technology-Based Firms. Acquiring Biopharmaceutical Research: Is Market Approval a Deal Breaker?. List of Contributors. Introduction.
