into four ideal-types according to the intensity of integration and the primary co-ordination mechanisms of the … duration and success rate of integration: (a) the medium integration duration in „loose“ mergers is shorter than in a complete … integration. (b) if the partners primarily co-ordinate on a personal level, the likelihood of success is higher than when at least …

widespread integration project to ensure that a company’s innovative capabilities are carried forward into the future. Previous …