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Book SynopsisHelps scholars think about mergers and acquisitions in new ways, building our knowledge base on this critical topic. This book focuses on all three characteristics that make up this research field - studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, and relying on different theoretical perspectives.
Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Introduction. Mergers and acquisitions: A review of phases, motives, and success factors. China's outward mergers and acquisitions in the 21st century: motivations, progress and the role of the Chinese government. Trust dynamics in acquisitions: The role of relationship history, interfirm distance, and acquirer's integration approach. Overcoming biases in M&A: A process perspective. Mergers and acquisitions as a response to intra-industry dependence. Political connections and family business diversification. Value creation in corporate acquisitions: Linking value creation logic, organisational capabilities and implementation processes. Beyond knowledge bases: Towards a better understanding of the effects of M&A on technological performance. Allure and danger of the boutiques: The influence of the specialization of investment bank on the acquirer's performance. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Copyright page.
