Organizational unlearning and knowledge transfer in cross-border M&amp;As: the mediating role of knowledge integration from a routine-based view

Xi, Yujuan; Wang, Xiangyang; Zhu, Yunxia

doi:10.1108/jkm-08-2019-0419

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“…To mitigate these negative effects, some scholars highlighted the role of knowledge integration capability. For example, Xi et al (2020) argued that knowledge integration capability can not only facilitate knowledge transfer, but also help firms to design appropriate knowledge strategies. Moreover, Huang and Li (2017) found that knowledge integration capability can improve the efficiency of external knowledge acquisition and utilization.…”

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“…However, given the knowledge distance between firms, it is not easy for firms to obtain and understand remote knowledge (Asimakopoulos et al, 2020). As Xi et al (2020) argued, knowledge integration capability is important for firms to update their knowledge routines. In turn, knowledge routines determine the extent to which firms search and absorb new knowledge (Koch, 2011).…”

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“…Knowledge integration capability represents a firm's ability to decode, reconfigure and deploy new knowledge and to synthesize new knowledge with existing one. According to the research of Xi et al (2020), we used a four-item scale to reflect knowledge integration capability.…”

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Boundary-spanning search, knowledge integration capability and sustainable competitive advantage

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Jin

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate how boundary-spanning search affects sustainable competitive advantage under the conditions that competitors also search and to test the moderating role of knowledge integration capability.Design/methodology/approachThis paper classifies boundary-spanning search into proactive search and responsive search by considering competition and develops a theoretical model in which knowledge integration capability moderates the effects of proactive and responsive searches on sustainable competitive advantage. Empirical analyses were conducted on the data of 245 Chinese advanced manufacturing firms.FindingsThe results show that proactive and responsive searches have inverted U-shaped relationships with sustainable competitive advantage. Moreover, the relationships between proactive and responsive searches and sustainable competitive advantage are moderated by knowledge integration capability. Specifically, as knowledge integration capability increases, the inverted U-shaped relationship between proactive search and sustainable competitive advantage becomes flatter, whereas the inverted U-shaped relationship between responsive search and sustainable competitive advantage becomes almost linear.Originality/valueThis paper enriches the research of boundary-spanning search by considering competition and uncovers how boundary-spanning search affects sustainable competitive advantage under the conditions that competitors also search. Furthermore, this paper sheds light on that the effects of proactive and responsive searches on sustainable competitive advantage are even more complex than inverted U-shaped patterns and provides a contingent viewpoint to deeply understand the relationship between boundary-spanning search and sustainable competitive advantage.

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Boundary-spanning search, knowledge integration capability and sustainable competitive advantage

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2021

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“…Cross-border M&As can provide opportunities and huge challenges for MNCs (Fuad and Gaur, 2019). Existing studies argued that MNCs frequently encountered various challenges such as post-merger integration (Bauer et al , 2018; Haapanen et al , 2019), human resource management (Liu and Meyer, 2020; Tarba et al , 2020), contextual differences (Ai and Tan, 2020; Li et al , 2016; Bauer et al , 2016) and organizational change (Xi et al , 2020). A considerable body of literature aimed to facilitate knowledge transfer by addressing these challenges.…”

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The effects of inter-organizational compatibility on knowledge transfer in cross-border M&As

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PurposeThe study adopts congruence theory to explore the structure of inter-organizational compatibility and its structural effects on knowledge transfer in cross-border merger and acquisitions (M&As).Design/methodology/approachThis paper built a moderated-mediation model that presented the relationship between inter-organizational compatibility and knowledge transfer. Regression analysis was conducted with 182 samples from China to examine the model and hypotheses.FindingsThe results indicate that inter-organizational compatibility is a four-dimensional construct comprising culture, strategy, routine and knowledge. Additionally, inter-organizational compatibility has structural effects on knowledge transfer. Specifically, routine compatibility mediates the relationships between cultural compatibility and knowledge transfer and between strategic compatibility and knowledge transfer. Moreover, the mediating roles are moderated by knowledge compatibility.Originality/valueThis study updates the construct and provides a comprehensive and fresh understanding of inter-organizational compatibility. Additionally, it presents the structural effects of inter-organizational compatibility on knowledge transfer.

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“…For example, Kamuriwo and Baden-Fuller (2016) explained how and why knowledge integration of nonmodular products based on a strategic choice between internalizing and outsourcing core R&D and found externally focused approach can avoid risks by framing non-modular outsourcing as modular; Caridi-Zahavi et al (2016) suggested that CEOs with visionary innovation leadership can help build knowledge integration capability and drive firm innovation; Oldroyd et al (2019) addressed that codified knowledge across borders can be a vital component for project‐based work while study the antecedents and performance effects of cross-border knowledge transfer. The researcher also mentioned some other ways, such as hiring external inventors, diversified innovators’ background (Rosenkopf and Almeida, 2003), through brokers or M&A (Hargadon and Sutton, 1997; Nooteboom et al , 2007; Xi et al , 2020), crowd-sourcing (Insead and Dahlander, 2015; Hargadon and Sutton, 1997), etc.…”

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Cross-border knowledge search and integration mechanism – a case study of Haier open partnership ecosystem (HOPE)

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Teng

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Purpose Because of the complexity of technological innovation and the dynamics of the technological environment, it is impossible for a single firm to have all knowledge needed for technological innovation, making it essential for firms to conduct cross-border knowledge search and integration. However, it is very difficult for firms to acquire and assimilate cross-border knowledge. The purpose of this paper is to explore how an open innovation platform (OIP) helps firms to effectively search and integrate cross-border knowledge, and to understand the key roles that OIP plays during the cross-border knowledge search and integration processes. Design/methodology/approach This paper takes the case analysis method, which provides a comprehensively understanding on the complex process of cross-border knowledge search and integration as well as the internal mechanism. Drawing on the research paradigm of Eisenhardt (1989), Bakker and Akkerman (2014), this paper analyzes and verifies the mechanism of OIP cross-border knowledge search and integration based on extensive interviews. Findings First, this paper analyzes the process of cross-border knowledge search and integration through Haier open partnership ecosystem (HOPE), which is theoretically divided into three stages, including motivation formation, cross-border knowledge search and integration. These three stages have been further decomposed into the following seven steps: demands discovery, problems definition, problems decomposition, resource search, resource evaluation, technology redevelopment and test. In addition, this study investigates the manifestation of interrelationships among these stages and steps, depicting the pathways through which HOPE facilitates the firm’s cross-border knowledge search and integration. The conclusions indicate that OIP timely discovers the consumer demands during the motivation formation stage, effectively decomposes problems and find related technology resources during the search stage and improves the efficacy of integration stage. Research limitations/implications This study reveals the mechanism of OIP cross-border knowledge search and integration and draws some valuable conclusions, which contribute to the literature on cross-border knowledge search, enrich the research on problem-solving and also propose a new perspective to study the roles of OIP on innovation. However, there are still some limitations. First, this study is built on a single platform (HOPE), further studies may focus on more platforms to ensure the conclusions of this paper. Second, this study conducts data analysis using a simple encoding analysis, so it is possible that some critical information is emitted while collating and analyzing data. Meanwhile, for the research methods, qualitative and quantitative methods can be combined to analyze related issues, then the correlation and corresponding mechanism can be incorporated into the same framework to further verify the conclusions and generalize the results. Practical implications This paper theoretically analyzes how and why HOPE helps firms search and integrate cross-border knowledge. It provides not only a reference for OIP but also a proven and effective way for companies’ acquiring and integrating cross-border knowledge. Then it will further improve firms’ innovative abilities, especially disruptive innovation abilities. Social implications Technological innovation, especially disruptive innovation is not only a driving force of firms’ sustainable development but also a vital driver of national development. This paper clarified that OIP can help firms conduct successful disruptive innovation through cross-border knowledge search and integration, which will further increase national innovative competence and improve social welfare. Originality/value This paper extends the literature on the process of cross-border knowledge search and integration, as well as the roles of OIP. From a managerial standpoint, the conclusions have practical implications for firms to successfully acquire and integrate cross-border knowledge.

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Organizational unlearning and knowledge transfer in cross-border M&As: the mediating role of knowledge integration from a routine-based view

Cited by 40 publications

References 97 publications

Boundary-spanning search, knowledge integration capability and sustainable competitive advantage

Boundary-spanning search, knowledge integration capability and sustainable competitive advantage

The effects of inter-organizational compatibility on knowledge transfer in cross-border M&As

Cross-border knowledge search and integration mechanism – a case study of Haier open partnership ecosystem (HOPE)

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