Hard and Soft Integration: Towards a Dynamic Model of Post?Acquisition Integration

Successful post-acquisition integration hinges on combining hard and soft integration, but insights into how this can be done are scarce. We develop a dynamic model of through an in-depth inductive study cross-border acquisition. Our illustrates that the combination decisions sets in motion intergroup interaction processes influence both realization synergies collaborative intentions. advances M&A literature by elucidating dynamically interact their effects outcomes. In doing so, we respond to call for more research temporal nature processes. Finally, reveal singular or monolithic approach is unlikely given different units likely have needs depending degrees interdependence autonomy.