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- Title
Pulling Together While Falling Apart: A Relational View on Integration in Serial Acquirers.
- Authors
Colman, Helene Loe; Lunnan, Randi
- Abstract
In this paper, we bring to the fore the role of relationships in serial acquirers. Through an in-depth, qualitative, longitudinal study, we explore how engaging in sequential and overlapping processes of postacquisition integration impairs the integration capabilities of serial acquirers. We identify how the relational dynamics that follow each individual integration initiative impede the ability of acquiring firms to operate business as usual, as well as to integrate new targets. Our study offers deep insight into the complexities of serial acquisitions, by conceptualizing the nature and composition of integration capabilities, and the role of relationships in organizations undergoing frequent changes. Based on our findings, we assert that relationships deserve more attention in serial acquisitions; they serve as mechanisms that provide the social fabric of coordination and capability development.
- Subjects
POST-acquisition integration (Mergers); INTERNATIONAL business enterprises; INFORMATION technology industry; ORGANIZATIONAL change; ORGANIZATIONAL behavior; BUSINESS planning; BUSINESS development
- Publication
Journal of Management, 2024, Vol 50, Issue 2, p588
- ISSN
0149-2063
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/01492063221121788