Knowledge management

Benjamin Kempton and Riikka M. Sarala

Chapter 94 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 242-243 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter analyzes knowledge management in M&A, focusing on acquiring, transferring, and developing knowledge across organizational boundaries. It emphasizes the importance of managing explicit and tacit knowledge, absorptive capacities, and codification to facilitate successful integration and learning. The chapter explores knowledge dynamics in M&A and highlights strategies for aligning knowledge systems to enhance innovation and competitive advantage in the merged entity.

Keywords: Mergers; Acquisitions; Knowledge management; Post-acquisition integration; Integration dynamics; Group knowledge (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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