Cultural differences and capability transfer in cross-border acquisitions: the mediating roles of capability complementarity, absorptive capacity, and social integration
Author: Björkman, Ingmar ; Stahl, Günter K. ; Vaara, EeroINSEAD Area: Organisational BehaviourIn: Journal of International Business Studies, vol. 38, no. 4, 2007 Language: EnglishDescription: p. 658-672.Type of document: INSEAD ArticleNote: Please ask us for this itemAbstract: This paper presents an integrative model of the impact of cultural differences on capability transfer in cross-border acquisitions. We propose that cultural differences affect the post-acquisition capability transfer through their impact on social integration, potential absorptive capacity, and capability complementarity. Two dynamic variables, the use of social integration mechanisms and the degree of operational integration of the acquired unit, are proposed to moderate the effects of cultural differences on social integration and potential absorptive capacity. The implications for acquisition research and practice are discussed.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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This paper presents an integrative model of the impact of cultural differences on capability transfer in cross-border acquisitions. We propose that cultural differences affect the post-acquisition capability transfer through their impact on social integration, potential absorptive capacity, and capability complementarity. Two dynamic variables, the use of social integration mechanisms and the degree of operational integration of the acquired unit, are proposed to moderate the effects of cultural differences on social integration and potential absorptive capacity. The implications for acquisition research and practice are discussed.
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