Computer-Mediated Knowledge Systems in Consultancy Firms: Do they work?

Research in the Sociology of Organizations

Volumn 24, Issue , 2006, Pages 307-336

  Reihlen, Markus ^a   Ringberg, Torsten ^a  

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EID: 33645881937     PISSN: 0733558X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S0733-558X(06)24012-6     Document Type: Review

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