Exploring dynamic multi-level linkages in inter-organizational networks

Asia Pacific Journal of Management

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 187-208

  Tang, Fangcheng ^a   Xi, Youmin ^b  

^a Tsinghua University   (China)

^b XI'AN JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Centrality; Cluster; Density; Inter organization network; Multi level approach

Indexed keywords

EID: 33645557391     PISSN: 02174561     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10490-006-7166-9     Document Type: Article

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