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1. Definition of Research Problem

Author : Dr. Christine Falkenreck

Published in: Reputation Transfer to Enter New B-to-B Markets

Publisher: Physica-Verlag HD

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In today’s world, where ideas are increasingly displacing the physical in the production of economic value, competition for reputation becomes a significant driving force, propelling our economy forward. (Alan Greenspan 1999).

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Metadata
Title
Definition of Research Problem
Author
Dr. Christine Falkenreck
Copyright Year
2010
Publisher
Physica-Verlag HD
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7908-2357-8_1