Towards an effective strategy model: Conceptual development and qualitative assessment of an integrative typology

International Journal of Management and Decision Making

Volumn 7, Issue 2-3, 2006, Pages 234-253

  Goh, Andrew L S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

Author keywords

Classification; Integration; Integrative typology; Modification; Strategic management; Strategy model

Indexed keywords

EID: 33645786120     PISSN: 14624621     EISSN: 17415187     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJMDM.2006.009146     Document Type: Article

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