Advances in mergers and acquisitions. Vol. 15 / edited by Sydney Finkelstein, Cary L. Cooper

Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions stands out from the competition due to its focus on three key characteristics: studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspectives. Such a broad and inclusive approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The papers published in this volume provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars, and help to inform mergers and acquisitions research around the world. Exercise Decision -- Conclusion and Research Agenda -- Geography-Related Uncertainty -- Geographic Distance versus Border Crossing -- The Multilocation Nature of TG Actors -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Are Mergers and Acquisitions Socially Responsible? Evidence from the Banking Industry -- Introduction -- From Corporate Financial Performance to Corporate Social Performance in M & As -- Theoretical Background -- Corporate Social Responsibility -- Corporate Social Performance -- Stakeholder Theory -- Acquisitions as Multistakeholder Deals -- The Intesa-Sanpaolo Experience Use a Framework to Integrate and Synthesize Findings -- Planning for Transition and Integration: Keeping Culture on the Table -- Conclusion -- References -- Transitional Governance Trajectories: Organization, Place, and Space -- Introduction -- Overview of Extant Transitional Governance Literature -- Alliances and Acquisitions: From Independent to Interdependent Governance Choices -- TG: Theoretical Foundations -- Empirical Evidence on TG Trajectories -- Incorporating Insights from Economic Geography -- TG across Place and Space -- How Can Economic Geography Inform TG? -- Initiation Decision Psychological Empowerment as a Determinant of Thriving -- Research Methodology -- Research Design and Sampling -- Instrument -- Analysis -- Results of the Study -- Results of Regression Analysis -- Discussion and Conclusion -- Implications of the Study -- Limitations of the Study -- References -- On the Role of the Political Regime in the Choice between International Acquisitions and Joint Ventures when Entering an Em ... -- Literature Review and Theory Development -- Acquisition Versus JV -- Political Regimes and Entry Modes -- Empirical Setup -- Sample -- Estimation Methodology and Model Independent Variables -- Control Variables -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Cultural Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions -- Managing Culture throughout the M & A Process -- Cultural Due Diligence: A Review of Research -- A Framework for Culture Due Diligence -- Understand Your Own Culture First -- Clarify the Cultural Dynamics -- Conduct Data-Driven Cultural Due Diligence -- Social Media Data Analysis -- External Stakeholder Interviews -- HR Data and Document Review -- Internal Stakeholder Interviews Front Cover -- Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Introduction -- The Role of Thriving and Training in Merger Success: An Integrative Learning Perspective -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework and Review of Literature -- The Costs of Poor Integration in M & A -- Flogging a Dead Horse? Creating a Positive Climate in Order to Arrest the Downward Spiral of Negativity -- Role of Training during M & As -- Thriving -- The Role of Training in Inducing Thriving and Psychological Empowerment