UNSPECIFIED (2001) Mergers and acquisitions across European borders: National perspectives on preacquisition due diligence and the use of professional advisers. JOURNAL OF WORLD BUSINESS, 36 (1). pp. 32-57.

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Abstract

Recent years have seen a huge growth in European cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and considerable attention has been given to how such deals arise and are completed However, most theoretical emphasis has been placed upon noncultural factors although it is increasingly recognized in other spheres of management theory that management styles and business performance cannot be separated out from national or regional cultural influence. As a consequence, this exploratory study focuses upon the influence of national differences in business culture upon preacquisition management. In this paper we report the findings of a large-scale exploratory survey into whether such cultural differences are reflected in different perceptions of the value of due diligence and the use of professional advisors in the preacquisition phase. The findings suggest that national cultural differences do play an important role in affecting acquirer's perceptions of target companies and we suggest that this may have important consequences for the negotiation of deals and the subsequent management of the postacquisition phase.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
Journal or Publication Title:	JOURNAL OF WORLD BUSINESS
Publisher:	ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
ISSN:	1090-9516
Official Date:	2001
Dates:	Date Event 2001 UNSPECIFIED
Volume:	36
Number:	1
Number of Pages:	26
Page Range:	pp. 32-57
Publication Status:	Published

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