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Acquisition Motives and the Distribution of Acquisition Performance

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  • Maryjane R. Rabier, 2017. "Acquisition Motives and the Distribution of Acquisition Performance," Strategic Management Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 38(13), pages 2666-2681, December.
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