Knowledge in the theory of the firm and MNC: Asset or action? A commentary on Foss N. "knowledge and organisation in the theory of the MNC"

Journal of Management and Governance

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 21-27

  Barnard, Helena ^a   Cantwell, John ^a  

^a RUTGERS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33644899434     PISSN: 13853457     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10997-005-3546-7     Document Type: Article

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