The role of networks in the diffusion of technological innovation

Journal of Management Studies

Volumn 33, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 333-359

  Robertson, Maxine ^a   Swan, Jacky ^b   Newell, Sue ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK   (United Kingdom)

^b NONE

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EID: 0030138856     PISSN: 00222380     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-6486.1996.tb00805.x     Document Type: Article

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