A dynamic perspective of internal fit in corporate venturing

Journal of Business Venturing

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 25-50

  Thornhill, Stewart ^a   Amit, Raphael ^b  

^a YORK UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

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EID: 14344271171     PISSN: 08839026     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0883-9026(99)00040-3     Document Type: Article

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