@article{discovery10178162, month = {December}, year = {2022}, number = {6}, note = {This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher's terms and conditions.}, title = {Boundary spanning and boundary breaking research in M\&A: Taking stock and moving forward to reinvent the field}, pages = {819--822}, volume = {40}, journal = {European Management Journal}, publisher = {ELSEVIER SCI LTD}, author = {Thanos, Ioannis C and Angwin, Duncan N and Bauer, Florian and Teerikangas, Satu}, issn = {0263-2373}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emj.2022.11.002}, abstract = {The boundaries of Merger and Acquisition (M\&A) research demarcate both what is known about the phenomenon and the areas where further enquiry is deemed warranted. By understanding the boundaries of M\&A, researchers can define and contextualise their knowledge for precision and depth of inquiry to 'stand on the shoulders of giants' by building upon previous findings.} }