The influence of interfirm relational capabilities on export advantage and performance: An empirical analysis

International Business Review

Volumn 10, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 399-420

  Ling Yee, Li ^a   Ogunmokun, Gabriel O ^b  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^b UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

Author keywords

Channel relationship; Competitive advantage; Export performance; Resources and capabilities

Indexed keywords

EID: 0042914919     PISSN: 09695931     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0969-5931(01)00023-3     Document Type: Article

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