The thin line between advanced and conventional new technology: A case study on paper industry management

Journal of Management Studies

Volumn 34, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 219-239

  Laurila, Juha ^a  

^a HELSINKI SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS   (Finland)

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EID: 0031086975     PISSN: 00222380     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1467-6486.00049     Document Type: Article

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