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Knowledge transfer between and within alliance partners: Private versus collective benefits of social capital

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  • Walter, Jorge
  • Lechner, Christoph
  • Kellermanns, Franz W.

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  • Walter, Jorge & Lechner, Christoph & Kellermanns, Franz W., 2007. "Knowledge transfer between and within alliance partners: Private versus collective benefits of social capital," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 60(7), pages 698-710, July.
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