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Organisational capabilities and internationalisation of the small and medium-sized information and communications technology firms

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  • Olli Kuivalainen
  • Kaisu Puumalainen
  • Sanna Sintonen
  • Kalevi Kyläheiko

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  • Olli Kuivalainen & Kaisu Puumalainen & Sanna Sintonen & Kalevi Kyläheiko, 2010. "Organisational capabilities and internationalisation of the small and medium-sized information and communications technology firms," Journal of International Entrepreneurship, Springer, vol. 8(2), pages 135-155, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jinten:v:8:y:2010:i:2:p:135-155
    DOI: 10.1007/s10843-010-0057-7
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