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The Cognitive and Behavioural Dimensions of Organizational Learning in a Merger: an Empirical Study

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  • Frédéric Leroy
  • Bernard Ramanantsoa

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This paper addresses the links between cognitive and behavioural learning at both a theoretical and empirical level. An integrative model is developed which identifies a number of conceptually distinct learning modes and which incorporates the tacit aspect of knowledge. An empirical illustration of this model is provided in the form of a case study of a merger of two companies in the BSN‐Danone Group. Mergers provide firms with opportunities for shared learning but this study also identifies several barriers to learning. The managerial implications of an integrated approach to organizational learning are also discussed.

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  • Frédéric Leroy & Bernard Ramanantsoa, 1997. "The Cognitive and Behavioural Dimensions of Organizational Learning in a Merger: an Empirical Study," Journal of Management Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 34(6), pages 871-894, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jomstd:v:34:y:1997:i:6:p:871-894
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-6486.00076
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    1. Xing, Yijun & Liu, Yipeng & Tarba, Shlomo & Cooper, Sir Cary L., 2017. "Servitization in mergers and acquisitions: Manufacturing firms venturing from emerging markets into advanced economies," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 192(C), pages 9-18.
    2. Fulop, Naomi & Protopsaltis, Gerasimos & King, Annette & Allen, Pauline & Hutchings, Andrew & Normand, Charles, 2005. "Changing organisations: a study of the context and processes of mergers of health care providers in England," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 60(1), pages 119-130, January.
    3. Feiqiong Chen & Yin Wang, 2014. "Integration risk in cross-border M&A based on internal and external resource: empirical evidence from China," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 48(1), pages 281-295, January.
    4. Mohamed-Larbi Aribou & Said Outmane, 2015. "Management des connaissances et réussite des fusions & acquisitions : approche par les normes," Post-Print hal-01354156, HAL.
    5. Purkayastha, Anish & Kumar, Vikas & Gupta, Vishal K., 2021. "Emerging market internationalizing firms: Learning through internationalization to achieve entrepreneurial orientation," Journal of World Business, Elsevier, vol. 56(5).
    6. Teerikangas, Satu & Colman, Helene Loe, 2020. "Theorizing in the qualitative study of mergers & acquisitions," Scandinavian Journal of Management, Elsevier, vol. 36(1).

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