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Good learners: How top management teams affect the success and frequency of acquisitions

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  • Anna Nadolska & Harry G. Barkema, 2014. "Good learners: How top management teams affect the success and frequency of acquisitions," Strategic Management Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 35(10), pages 1483-1507, October.
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