Value Co-Creation in ICT Services Company: A Case Study of a Cross-Border Acquisition

Post-merger and acquisition (M&A) integration is especially important for the services industry, where value co-creation between actors plays a crucial role. This paper is a qualitative single case study of a multinational company (MNE) in information technology (ICT) industry, and the post-acqu...

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Main Authors: Ghobadian, A. (Author), Han, T. (Author), Heim, I. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Routledge 2018
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Summary:Post-merger and acquisition (M&A) integration is especially important for the services industry, where value co-creation between actors plays a crucial role. This paper is a qualitative single case study of a multinational company (MNE) in information technology (ICT) industry, and the post-acquisition processes of its subsidiary in Russia. The main contribution of this article is the application of a value co-creation view, to the settings of the international business. We also identify the actors and their roles and activities in the value co-creation in the Russian context. © 2018, © 2018 Taylor & Francis.
ISBN:10669868 (ISSN)
DOI:10.1080/10669868.2018.1467841