Reverse Knowledge Transfer Dynamics in Cross-Border Acquisitions of Turkish Business Groups

Kalkan N., İlhan Nas T., Arslan A.

15th Vaasa Conference on International Business, Vaasa, Finland, 19 - 21 August 2019, pp.24

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Summary Text
  • City: Vaasa
  • Country: Finland
  • Page Numbers: pp.24
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The purpose of current work-in-progress paper is to offer an overview of reverse knowledge transfer (RKT) dynamics in cross-border acquisitions undertaken by emerging economy business groups (EMBGs). We aim to focus on home country factors and other specific characteristics of business groups based on Turkey and analyse if those differences tend to influence RKT from their acquired foreign subsidiaries or not. The current paper presents summary of main factors based on literature review which can potentially influence this aspect.