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Control techniques and upward flow of information in franchising in distant markets: conceptualization and preliminary evidence

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  • Dant, Rajiv P.
  • Nasr, Nada I.

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  • Dant, Rajiv P. & Nasr, Nada I., 1998. "Control techniques and upward flow of information in franchising in distant markets: conceptualization and preliminary evidence," Journal of Business Venturing, Elsevier, vol. 13(1), pages 3-28, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jbvent:v:13:y:1998:i:1:p:3-28
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