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M&A Integration Time and Its Impact on M&A Success in Biotechnology through the lens of Upper Echelon Theory and RBV scholarship
Get PDFThe purpose of this paper is to explore and begin to understand specific time based variables that influence the integration process and phase of mergers and acquisitions. The research will center around the integration process that hopefully leads to the rapid development and launch of new products that are a result of the acquired companies’ expertise. The current trend in business strategies is to rely on M&A to bring in new technology, processes, products, and services, among others. In order to explore the integration period which, we define as the period between close of the deal and launch of the first product, we first look at the length of the time needed to complete this integration period. Specifically, we will explore the impact of firm experience and leadership background on this length of time through the theoretical lens of a upper echelon theory (UET)resource based view (RBV) theories and strategy as practice (SAP). The research design will be a mixed-method approach that will employ both qualitative and quantitative methods. The sample will comprise of firms in biotech/biopharma industries that have engaged in M&A in the past ten years. The data will be collected through government databases, interviews, and secondary sources. This paper seeks to explore research question(s) around this and begin to understand factors and variables that would affect the transition duration in both positive and negative ways. The results of the study will provide insight into the effectiveness of external innovation through M&A and inform future business strategies
