Cultural friction

Muriel Durand

Chapter 39 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 101-104 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The chapter introduces cultural friction as a nuanced alternative to cultural distance in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, emphasizing interaction dynamics between entities with differing cultural values. It explores micro-level dissonance as a driver of creative synergies or conflict during post-acquisition integration. The need for more specific measures and in-depth study of friction's contextual effects is stressed, with potential for transforming intercultural tensions into productive outcomes.

Keywords: Cultural Friction; Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions; Intercultural interactions; Microfoundation; Perceptions of cultural differences (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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