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Evaluating the Impact of M&A Capabilities on Strategic Decision-Making for Internationalization: A case study of a Swedish SaaS platform firm

Eveborn, Melker LU ; Rejare, Magnus LU and Svensson, Alexander LU (2024) IBUH19 20241
Department of Business Administration
Abstract
Much work has established M&A capabilities and its impact on M&A performance, likewise, a great deal of research has investigated internationalization. However, little theoretical attention has been brought to the implications of M&A capabilities on firms formulating internationalization strategies. This study examines how M&A capabilities impact decision-making processes in strategic planning for internationalization, by proposing a theoretical framework bridging cognitive problem perception and strategic decision making for internationalization. The study’s key findings suggest that M&A capabilities significantly impact strategic planning for internationalization by influencing decision-makers’ perceptions of risks and challenges. Lack... (More)
Much work has established M&A capabilities and its impact on M&A performance, likewise, a great deal of research has investigated internationalization. However, little theoretical attention has been brought to the implications of M&A capabilities on firms formulating internationalization strategies. This study examines how M&A capabilities impact decision-making processes in strategic planning for internationalization, by proposing a theoretical framework bridging cognitive problem perception and strategic decision making for internationalization. The study’s key findings suggest that M&A capabilities significantly impact strategic planning for internationalization by influencing decision-makers’ perceptions of risks and challenges. Lack of intercultural skills heightens perceived risks, which are mitigated by leveraging network capabilities and targeting similar, nearby markets. M&A capabilities shape how challenges are viewed, reinforcing familiar strategies and potentially limiting new approaches. A dedicated M&A function supports both gradual and opportunistic international growth, enabling firms to balance organic expansion with strategic acquisitions. This dual approach enhances flexibility and responsiveness in foreign market entry, while minimizing risks. (Less)
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author
Eveborn, Melker LU ; Rejare, Magnus LU and Svensson, Alexander LU
supervisor
organization
course
IBUH19 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Cognitive problem perception, Dynamic capabilities, Internationalization, M&A capabilities, Strategic decision-making
language
English
id
9159598
date added to LUP
2024-06-19 17:00:31
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2024-06-19 17:00:31
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  abstract     = {{Much work has established M&A capabilities and its impact on M&A performance, likewise, a great deal of research has investigated internationalization. However, little theoretical attention has been brought to the implications of M&A capabilities on firms formulating internationalization strategies. This study examines how M&A capabilities impact decision-making processes in strategic planning for internationalization, by proposing a theoretical framework bridging cognitive problem perception and strategic decision making for internationalization. The study’s key findings suggest that M&A capabilities significantly impact strategic planning for internationalization by influencing decision-makers’ perceptions of risks and challenges. Lack of intercultural skills heightens perceived risks, which are mitigated by leveraging network capabilities and targeting similar, nearby markets. M&A capabilities shape how challenges are viewed, reinforcing familiar strategies and potentially limiting new approaches. A dedicated M&A function supports both gradual and opportunistic international growth, enabling firms to balance organic expansion with strategic acquisitions. This dual approach enhances flexibility and responsiveness in foreign market entry, while minimizing risks.}},
  author       = {{Eveborn, Melker and Rejare, Magnus and Svensson, Alexander}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Evaluating the Impact of M&A Capabilities on Strategic Decision-Making for Internationalization: A case study of a Swedish SaaS platform firm}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}