The Role of Networks in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Innovation and Firm Performance

Journal of Small Business Management

Volumn 50, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 257-282

  Gronum, Sarel ^a   Verreynne, Martie Louise ^a   Kastelle, Tim ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

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EID: 84858612032     PISSN: 00472778     EISSN: 1540627X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-627X.2012.00353.x     Document Type: Article

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