Market orientation and performance in the biotechnology industry: An exploratory empirical analysis

Technology Analysis and Strategic Management

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 197-210

  Appiah Adu, Kwaku ^a   Ranchhod, Ashok ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH   (United Kingdom)

^b SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0001553171     PISSN: 09537325     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09537329808524311     Document Type: Article

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