The process of vertical dis-integration: An evolutionary perspective on outsourcing

Journal of Management and Governance

Volumn 5, Issue 3-4, 2001, Pages 353-379

  Mahnke, Volker ^a  

^a Copenhagen Business School ^*  (Denmark)

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EID: 18844458379     PISSN: 13853457     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1014003229386     Document Type: Article

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