Drivers of importer trust and commitment: Evidence from a developing country
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2014.03.010
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Importer–supplier commitment; Trust; Cultural similarity; Knowledge and experience; Supplier's opportunism; Environmental volatility;All these keywords.
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