Acta academica karviniensia 2014, 14(4):5-17 | DOI: 10.25142/aak.2014.063

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN CROSS-BORDER MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Soňa Ferenčíková1, Alena Vícenová2
1 Vysoká škola manažmentu/City University of Seattle, Panón ska cesta 17, 851 04 Bratislava, E-mail: sferencikova@vsm.sk
2 Vysoká škola manažmentu/City University of Seattle, Panónska cesta 17, 851 04 Bratislava, E-mail: avicenova@vsm.sk

The purpose of the paper is to look of major integrative processes and trends encountered within cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A); also research into the nature and dissemination possibilities for knowledge management (KM) as a means towards optimization of post-integration synergies. The authors devote a lot of attention to the bearer of tacit knowledge that can not be lost in the cross-border integration processes. The authors emphasize the importance of deepened due diligence, which can capture the cultural and ethical compatibility of potential integration partners, without which planned synergies may not be realized. In the conclusion, the authors calls upon acquisition managers to embark on a more "enlightened" approach to the activities intrusted in their hands, in terms of developing a clear vision of M&A goals. Clearly, so called "shotgun acquisition marriages" have nothing in common with KM principles. The feverish buying and selling associated with KM, the integration of companies and organizations, complete with their human capital and potential may often shatter the identity and well-being of whole working teams and individual employees.

Keywords: cross-border mergers and acquisitions, knowledge management
JEL classification: M16

Received: July 28, 2014; Accepted: February 11, 2015; Published: December 30, 2014  Show citation

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Ferenčíková S, Vícenová A. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN CROSS-BORDER MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS. Acta academica karviniensia. 2014;14(4):5-17. doi: 10.25142/aak.2014.063.
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