Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Deepraj Mukherjee Author-X-Name-First: Deepraj Author-X-Name-Last: Mukherjee Title: A case for Tata Motors' acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover: strategic implications of the takeover Abstract: Mergers and acquisitions are important tools used globally by firms to maintain a competitive advantage over their counterparts. Yet, a recent <i>Harvard Business Review</i> study reveals that between 80%-90% of mergers and acquisitions fail. This case study discusses an acquisition in the luxury car market to highlight the factors that can lead to a successful takeover. The study uses the acquisition of the premium British car brands of Jaguar and Land Rover by Tata Motors, an Indian automaker to answer a few related questions and provide future research avenues. Journal: Int. J. of Strategic Business Alliances Pages: 69-80 Issue: 1 Volume: 7 Year: 2022 Keywords: mergers; acquisitions; emerging country multinationals; strategic takeover. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=120073 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhrcs:v:7:y:2022:i:1:p:69-80 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Anchal Luthra Author-X-Name-First: Anchal Author-X-Name-Last: Luthra Author-Name: Kavita Singh Author-X-Name-First: Kavita Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Author-Name: Shweta Singh Author-X-Name-First: Shweta Author-X-Name-Last: Singh Title: Academic performance indicator as performance management tool: employees' perception and factors governing to its acceptance and rejection in Indian educational institutes Abstract: Academic performance indicator is a topic of great discussion among the academicians of Indian educational institutes. UGC implemented the API score to upgrade the quality of education and research in India. However, teachers have different opinions about API. Therefore, this paper aims to study the opinion of academicians working in different private and public institutes and to explore the factors that are contributing towards its acceptance and rejection, particularly by a third category, i.e., research category. The study was mainly qualitative, but the percentage method was also used as a quantitative tool to analyse the data. Results claimed that the maximum percentages of teachers despite working on different hierarchical levels were in favour of implementation of API as it motivates to acquire more knowledge. However, there were also teachers who felt that it should not be there as it is purely a mechanical experience which reduces innovation and creativity in research. Journal: Int. J. of Strategic Business Alliances Pages: 23-36 Issue: 1 Volume: 7 Year: 2022 Keywords: performance management; education; employee motivation; performance evaluation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=120076 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhrcs:v:7:y:2022:i:1:p:23-36 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Abir Ben Mabrouk Author-X-Name-First: Abir Ben Author-X-Name-Last: Mabrouk Author-Name: Faouzi Najjar Author-X-Name-First: Faouzi Author-X-Name-Last: Najjar Title: Effect of fit and altruistic attributions in cause brand alliance: the mediating role of perceived brand credibility Abstract: This research aims to test the mediating role of the perceived brand credibility on consumer attitudes towards brand alliances. The results of a quantitative study among 248 consumers show that the effect of perceived congruence and the effect of attribution of altruistic motives depend on the perceived brand credibility. Moreover, the result highlights the effect of perceived brand credibility in the success of brand cause alliances. The results of the research suggest also that to improve the consumer attitude consumers towards causes brand alliances, companies must show their selflessness to social causes and their commitment to social welfare regardless of the level of credibility. Journal: Int. J. of Strategic Business Alliances Pages: 37-51 Issue: 1 Volume: 7 Year: 2022 Keywords: alliance-caused marque; perceived credibility; mediation; bootstrap. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=120077 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhrcs:v:7:y:2022:i:1:p:37-51 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: K. Blaine Lawlor Author-X-Name-First: K. Blaine Author-X-Name-Last: Lawlor Author-Name: Bradley J. Olson Author-X-Name-First: Bradley J. Author-X-Name-Last: Olson Author-Name: Satyanarayana Parayitam Author-X-Name-First: Satyanarayana Author-X-Name-Last: Parayitam Title: Effects of power characteristics of acquiring and target firm top management teams on post-acquisition performance in concentric merger and acquisitions Abstract: With the spending and failure rates of mergers and acquisitions (M%As) showing no signs of abating, strategy researchers must gain a better understanding of which factors enhance the likelihood of M%A success. We build on the M%A literature emphasising the critical role of top managers of both firms in influencing the combined firm's ability to realise a myriad of deal benefits. Drawing upon the resource based view and resource dependency theory, we offer a conceptual model which shows the effects of resource characteristics possessed by the top management team (TMT) of the acquiring and target firms on both the composition of the combined firm's TMT and its post-deal performance. Two resource characteristics emphasised are reputation-based resources as reflected in the prestige power of the respective TMTs and knowledge-based resources as denoted by the expert power of the respective TMTs. Our conceptual model offers avenues for empirical research to examine the effect of power on target executive retention and post-acquisition performance. Implications for strategic management are discussed. Journal: Int. J. of Strategic Business Alliances Pages: 52-68 Issue: 1 Volume: 7 Year: 2022 Keywords: top management team; TMT; mergers and acquisitions; M%As; CEO power. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=120078 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhrcs:v:7:y:2022:i:1:p:52-68 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hercules Kuster Author-X-Name-First: Hercules Author-X-Name-Last: Kuster Author-Name: Otávio Rezende Author-X-Name-First: Otávio Author-X-Name-Last: Rezende Title: Accelerating start-ups' internationalisation through networks: a comparative study Abstract: With the global expansion of start-ups, seed accelerator programs have been gaining focus, and acting as a resource for the development and internationalisation of these companies. Concurrently, networks have been used as a tool, due to the benefits they bring along with the connections developed. This qualitative research seeks to understand the functionality of business networking for the internationalisation of start-ups, analysing how accelerators influence and manage this asset. For that, we have done a comparative analysis based on the perceptions of six business accelerators located in six different countries: Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Israel and Malaysia. The findings suggest that networks play an ultimate role in terms of acceleration of start-ups' internationalisation. It reduces uncertainties, fosters innovation, and eases access to partners and investors. Accelerators use institutional and business partnerships, as well as seminars and workshops to foster networks; they also reduce risks when entering new markets. Journal: Int. J. of Strategic Business Alliances Pages: 1-22 Issue: 1 Volume: 7 Year: 2022 Keywords: business internationalisation; start-ups; seed accelerators; networks; comparative studies. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=120054 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhrcs:v:7:y:2022:i:1:p:1-22