Explorative search for a high-impact innovation: The role of technological status in the global pharmaceutical industry

R and D Management

Volumn 43, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 394-406

  Kim, Changsu ^a   Park, Jong Hun ^a  

^a Sogang University   (South Korea)

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EID: 84881609573     PISSN: 00336807     EISSN: 14679310     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/radm.12026     Document Type: Article

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