The influence of guided preparation on the long-term performance of new ventures

Journal of Business Venturing

Volumn 20, Issue 6, 2005, Pages 769-791

  Chrisman, James J ^a   McMullan, Ed ^b   Hall, Jeremy ^b  

^a MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Guided preparation; New ventures; Performance

Indexed keywords

EID: 26644452066     PISSN: 08839026     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusvent.2004.10.001     Document Type: Article

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