Mastering the Acquirer’s Innovation Dilemma: Knowledge Sourcing Through Corporate Acquisitions

Acquisitions are increasingly used to source capabilities, but often without success. Based on best practices from companies such as HP, IBM, GE and Intel, the book outlines the key factors impacting innovativeness post acquisition. These underpin a strategic acquisition and integration management concept. The author provides tools to support managers in their selection of the appropriate target, conducting a technology due diligence, and in choosing and managing the right integration approach.

VALERIE BANNERT-THURNER holds a PhD in the field of Technology and Innovation Management from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH Zürich, Switzerland. She is currently working as Director for Marketing and Business Development at a high-tech company in California.

The book has been produced in association with the European Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (EITM). This is a collaboration of professors from leading European universities focused on technology and innovation management from a combined science and engineering perspective.