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Through the multi-case study of the cultural integration model after the M&As of three state-owned enterprises, this paper reveals how to carry out cultural integration under cultural differences after the merger of state-owned enterprises. Based on boundary permeability theory, we put forward three cultural integration mode: the absorption, promotion and separation. In conclusion, from the different types of state-owned enterprises’ mergers and acquisitions, we propose a theoretical framework for cultural differences identification, cultural matching, cultural integration, and ultimately cultural synergy. This paper broadens the application situation of the cultural integration pattern and provides some references for the reform of mixed ownership of state-owned enterprises.
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Cui, Y., Fu, X., Zhang, Y. (2019). Research on the Mode of Cultural Integration After M&A—Based on Boundary Penetration Theory. In: Uden, L., Ting, IH., Corchado, J. (eds) Knowledge Management in Organizations. KMO 2019. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1027. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21451-7_18
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