the performance of target firms. First, we show that despite the concerns raised by politicians and the general public in … developed countries, the acquisitions made by EMNCs often enhance the performance of target firms. Second, we examine whether … experience in enhancing the performance of target firms differs across acquisition contexts. We demonstrate that not all types of …

performance, it has largely focused on developed countries. As a result, how academic collaborations influence innovation in … relationship between academic collaborations and firms’ innovation performance, illustrate that some established assumptions are … not valid in emerging countries, such as China, and offer insights into how EMEs can enhance their innovation performance. …