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A Dynamic Capabilities Perspective of High-Growth Firms: Organizational Aspects

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ijme-2015-0034 | Journal eISSN: 2543-5361 (formerly 2299-9701) | Journal ISSN: 2299-9701
Language: English
Page range: 45 - 62
Published on: Feb 29, 2016
Published by: SGH Warsaw School of Economics
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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