TY - BOOK AU - Cassiman,Bruno AU - Colombo,Massimo G. TI - Mergers & acquisitions: the innovation impact SN - 9781845426590 AV - HD2746.5 .M444 2006 U1 - 658.162 22 PY - 2006/// CY - London, , Northhampton, MA PB - E. Elgar KW - Consolidation and merger of corporations KW - Technological innovations KW - Entreprises KW - Fusion. KW - Innovations. N1 - "The content of this book is based on the final report of a research project carried out by an international team of researchers for the European Commission's Directorate General for Research"--copyright p; Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-188) and index N2 - This book examines the issue of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the context of technological development, and in particular the impact of M&As on the innovation process. Drawing on perspectives from both management and economics, the book offers a cohesive blend of theory, methodology, and a wealth of empirical material ER -