A multi-level theory of innovation implementation: Normative evaluation, legitimisation and conflict

European Journal of Innovation Management

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 373-388

  McAdam, Rodney ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Conflict; Innovation

Indexed keywords

EID: 23444432486     PISSN: 14601060     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/14601060510610216     Document Type: Review

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