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Technology driven organizational structure of the firm

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  • van den Brink, J.R.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Ruys, P.H.M.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

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  • van den Brink, J.R. & Ruys, P.H.M., 2008. "Technology driven organizational structure of the firm," Other publications TiSEM 417827ae-0c53-4d1e-8f55-1, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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    • D23 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Organizational Behavior; Transaction Costs; Property Rights
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