Drawing on work from behavioral learning theory in psychology, this study examines the influence of organizational acquisition experience. Consistent with this theory, which focuses on both the conditions preceding organization events as well as organizational responses, data from 449...

The challenge of new businesses -- Beating the odds -- The difficulties of building new legs -- When low growth is better than gambling -- The new business traffic lights -- Diversification -- Searching for new businesses -- Is there a role for corporate venturing? -- Positioning and supporting...