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Knowledge management in international mergers
Author(s) -
Grotenhuis Frits D. J.,
Weggeman Mathieu P.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
knowledge and process management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.341
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1099-1441
pISSN - 1092-4604
DOI - 10.1002/kpm.135
Subject(s) - knowledge management , business , mergers and acquisitions , competitive advantage , knowledge sharing , process (computing) , order (exchange) , knowledge creation , process management , computer science , marketing , finance , downstream (manufacturing) , operating system
Abstract This paper discusses the need for knowledge management in mergers and acquisitions. In mergers and acquisitions two cultures are combined, and also two systems of knowledge and insights are integrated. In order to develop and sustain competitive advantages for the knowledge‐intensive firm, strategic management should enable the development and sharing of new knowledge and other resources. However, a number of factors make knowledge management a highly fragile process. This paper discusses some preliminary findings, indicating directions for future research regarding factors that play a role in knowledge creation, and the roles for knowledge enablers in facilitating this process of knowledge creation. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.