A real options logic for initiating technology positioning investments

Academy of Management Review

Volumn 22, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 974-996

  McGrath, Rita Gunther ^a  

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EID: 0031484914     PISSN: 03637425     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5465/AMR.1997.9711022113     Document Type: Article

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