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Effects of Network Capabilities on Firm Performance across Cultures

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ijme-2016-0005 | Journal eISSN: 2543-5361 (formerly 2299-9701) | Journal ISSN: 2299-9701
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Published on: Apr 18, 2016
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