Impacts of IT Resources on Business Performance Within the Context of Mergers and Acquisitions

Abstract

While IT has been found to have significant impacts on firm performance, recent research has suggested that such business impacts of IT need to be examined within the business context in which IT is used. As firms engage in mergers and acquisitions to grow, IT has been recognized as one of the critical factors that influence merger success. However, little research has examined the business performance impacts of IT in enabling firms to exploit synergies from their mergers. This research provides theoretical insight which aims at answering the research question "How do different types of IT resources influence firm performance in the context of mergers and acquisitions?" Implications for future research and management practices are also discussed. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]