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Knowledge in the Theory of the Firm and MNC: Asset or Action? A Commentary on Foss N. “Knowledge and Organisation in the Theory of the MNC”

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  • Helena Barnard & John Cantwell, 2006. "Knowledge in the Theory of the Firm and MNC: Asset or Action? A Commentary on Foss N. “Knowledge and Organisation in the Theory of the MNC”," Journal of Management & Governance, Springer;Accademia Italiana di Economia Aziendale (AIDEA), vol. 10(1), pages 21-27, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jmgtgv:v:10:y:2006:i:1:p:21-27
    DOI: 10.1007/s10997-005-3546-7
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