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Advantage from adversity: Learning from disappointment in internal corporate ventures

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  • McGrath, Rita Gunther, 1995. "Advantage from adversity: Learning from disappointment in internal corporate ventures," Journal of Business Venturing, Elsevier, vol. 10(2), pages 121-142, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbvent:v:10:y:1995:i:2:p:121-142
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