2022
DOI: 10.1108/ijoem-11-2021-1792
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Shortening the distance between firms for M&A: the influence of small-world network structure on mergers and acquisitions

Abstract: PurposeA small-world network is a type of network structure in which nodes are highly clustered and at short distances without being directly linked. This article analyzes whether the network of interlocking directorates among the largest Brazilian corporations follows a small-world network structure and if the small-world properties (high clustering and short distance between nodes) influence the occurrence of M&A at the domestic and international level.Design/methodology/approachThe authors tested hypoth… Show more

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“…Most studies of interlocks have considered those in developed economies (Smith and Sarabi, 2021;Barros et al, 2022). They generally do not differentiate among family and non-family businesses (Caiazza et al, 2019).…”
Section: Interlocking Directorates Theories and Their Gapsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Most studies of interlocks have considered those in developed economies (Smith and Sarabi, 2021;Barros et al, 2022). They generally do not differentiate among family and non-family businesses (Caiazza et al, 2019).…”
Section: Interlocking Directorates Theories and Their Gapsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Most studies of interlocks have considered those in developed economies (Smith and Sarabi, 2021; Barros et al. , 2022).…”
Section: Theory Development and Study Hypothesesmentioning
confidence: 99%