The Role of Cluster Intermediaries for KIBS’ Resources and Innovation

Journal of Small Business Management

Volumn 54, Issue , 2016, Pages 256-277

  Bocquet, Rachel ^a   Brion, Sebastien ^a   Mothe, Caroline ^a  

^a Université Savoie Mont Blanc   (France)

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EID: 84995505481     PISSN: 00472778     EISSN: 1540627X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/jsbm.12298     Document Type: Article

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