Network horizon: An information-based view on the dynamics of bridging positions

Advances in Strategic Management

Volumn 25, Issue , 2008, Pages 595-639

  van Liere, Diederik W ^a   Koppius, Otto R ^a   Vervest, Peter H M ^a  

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EID: 49749145625     PISSN: 07423322     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S0742-3322(08)25017-5     Document Type: Review

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