Toward a knowledge-based conceptualization of internationalization

Journal of International Entrepreneurship

Volumn 3, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 37-52

  Prashantham, Shameen ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Internationalization; Knowledge based view; Small firm; Social capital; The Internet

Indexed keywords

EID: 25144504454     PISSN: 15707385     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10843-005-0304-5     Document Type: Article

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