A framework for multilevel organizational analysis in developing countries

International Journal of Commerce and Management

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 59-78

  Farashahi, Mehdi ^a   Molz, Rick ^a  

^a Canada   (Canada)

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EID: 79959992536     PISSN: 10569219     EISSN: 17588529     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/10569210480000174     Document Type: Article

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