Abstract
The extant research on post-acquisition IT integration analyzes how acquirers realize IT-based value in individual acquisitions. However, serial acquirers make 60% of acquisitions. These acquisitions are not isolated events, but are components in growth-by-acquisition programs. To explain how serial acquirers realize IT-based value, we develop three propositions on the sequential effects on post-acquisition IT integration in acquisition programs. Their combined explanation is that serial acquirers must have a growth-by-acquisition strategy that includes the capability to improve IT integration capabilities, to sustain high alignment across acquisitions and to maintain a scalable IT infrastructure with a flat or decreasing cost structure. We begin the process of validating the three propositions by investigating a longitudinal case study of a growth-by-acquisition program.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Titel | Proceedings of the 24th Australasian Conference on Information Systems : Information systems: Transforming the Future |
Redaktører | Hepu Deng, Craig Standing |
Antal sider | 12 |
Udgivelsessted | Melbourne |
Forlag | RMIT University |
Publikationsdato | 2013 |
ISBN (Trykt) | 9780992449506 |
Status | Udgivet - 2013 |
Begivenhed | Australasian Conference on Information Systems. ACIS 2013 - RMIT University, Melbourne, Australien Varighed: 4 dec. 2013 → 6 dec. 2013 Konferencens nummer: 24 http://www.rmit.edu.au/acis2013 |
Konference
Konference | Australasian Conference on Information Systems. ACIS 2013 |
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Nummer | 24 |
Lokation | RMIT University |
Land/Område | Australien |
By | Melbourne |
Periode | 04/12/2013 → 06/12/2013 |
Andet | <br/> |
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Emneord
- Acquisitions
- Mergers
- IT Integration
- Serial Acquisitions
- Case Study