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Rivalry and strategic groups: what makes a company a rival?

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  • Ángela González-Moreno
  • Francisco Sáez-Martínez

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  • Ángela González-Moreno & Francisco Sáez-Martínez, 2008. "Rivalry and strategic groups: what makes a company a rival?," Journal of Management & Governance, Springer;Accademia Italiana di Economia Aziendale (AIDEA), vol. 12(3), pages 261-285, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jmgtgv:v:12:y:2008:i:3:p:261-285
    DOI: 10.1007/s10997-008-9060-y
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