Light‐Touch Integration of Chinese Cross‐Border M&A: The Influences of Culture and Absorptive Capacity
Summary. Chinese multinational corporations pursuing cross-border mergers and acquisitions in Germany adopt a 'light-touch integration' approach that balances preservation of acquired firms' autonomy with selective integration. This strategy accounts for cultural differences and leverages learning opportunities, enabling mutual benefits for acquiring firms, targets, and partner organizations while managing the complexities of post-acquisition integration.
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Liu, Y., & Woywode, M.. (2013). Light‐Touch Integration of Chinese Cross‐Border M&A: The Influences of Culture and Absorptive Capacity. Thunderbird International Business Review. https://doi.org/10.1002/tie.21557
Liu, Yipeng, and Michael Woywode. “Light‐Touch Integration of Chinese Cross‐Border M&A: The Influences of Culture and Absorptive Capacity.” Thunderbird International Business Review, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1002/tie.21557.
Liu, Yipeng, and Michael Woywode. 2013. “Light‐Touch Integration of Chinese Cross‐Border M&A: The Influences of Culture and Absorptive Capacity.” Thunderbird International Business Review. https://doi.org/10.1002/tie.21557.
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Details
- DOI
- 10.1002/tie.21557
- Countries
- China, Germany
- Regions
- Asia, Europe
- Categories
- innovation-networks, general-innovation
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- 2026-04-28