Resource allocation for open and hidden learning in learning alliances

Asia Pacific Journal of Management

Volumn 29, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 103-127

  Ding, Xiu Hao ^a   Huang, Rui Hua ^a   Liu, Dong Lin ^a  

^a XI'AN JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Hidden learning; Learning alliances; Learning benefit; Learning uncertainty; Open learning; Tension between cooperation and competition

Indexed keywords

EID: 84856962569     PISSN: 02174561     EISSN: 15729958     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10490-009-9189-5     Document Type: Article

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