Innovation

Andreas Strobl

Chapter 81 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 211-213 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter investigates the relationship between M&A and innovation, exploring motives like access to knowledge, stifling competition, and enhancing R&D outcomes. It discusses the role of absorptive capacity, integration autonomy, and shared understanding for successful innovation during integration. The chapter emphasizes the complexities of achieving coordination without disrupting innovation and highlights the importance of contextual influences in driving outcomes.

Keywords: Innovation; Exploration; Exploitation; Post-merger Integration; Coordination (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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