Assessment of the Impact of Technological Innovations on Managerial Productivity in Developing Countries: Evidence From Kosovo
By: Kushtrim Gashi and Vesel Usaj
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Language: English
Page range: 46 - 69
Submitted on: Jan 26, 2025
Accepted on: Mar 4, 2026
Published on: Jun 29, 2026
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