Knowledge-related asymmetries in strategic alliances

Journal of Knowledge Management

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 17-30

  Cimon, Yan ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL   (Canada)

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EID: 84992978664     PISSN: 13673270     EISSN: 17587484     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/13673270410541015     Document Type: Article

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