The Role of Exploration, Exploitation and Dynamic Capabilities: South Korean Entertainment Firms’ Proactive Response Strategies to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jec-2025-0003 | Journal eISSN: 2256-0173
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