International expansion of family firms: An integrative framework using taiwanese manufacturers

Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal

Volumn 15, Issue 1-2, 2009, Pages 25-42

  Deng, F Johnny ^a   Huang, Lan Ying ^b   Carraher, Shawn ^c   Duan, Jason ^d  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b National Changhua University of Education   (United States)

^c CAMERON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d Shanghai Jietusoft Ltd   (United States)

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EID: 77953501683     PISSN: 10879595     EISSN: 15282686     Source Type: Journal    
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