Outcomes of learning through JVs for local parent firms in transition economies: Evidence from Russia

Journal of World Business

Volumn 50, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 220-233

  Mihailova, Irina ^a  

^a HELSINKI SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS   (Finland)

Author keywords

Capabilities; JV parent; Learning measurements; Restructuring; Russia

Indexed keywords

EID: 84919697011     PISSN: 10909516     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jwb.2014.04.004     Document Type: Article

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