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Reciprocity and R&D search: Applying the behavioral theory of the firm to a communitarian context

Jonathan O’Brien, Parthiban David

Strategic Management Journal

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Situational and institutional determinants of firms' R&D search intensity Weiru Chen, Kent D. Miller · 2007
A BEHAVIORAL THEORY OF R&D EXPENDITURES AND INNOVATIONS: EVIDENCE FROM SHIPBUILDING. Henrich R. Greve · 2003
Business Group Affiliation and Firm Search Behavior in India: Responsiveness and Focus of Attention Balagopal Vissa, Henrich R. Greve, Weiru Chen · 2009
A Behavioral Theory of the Firm—40 Years and Counting: Introduction and Impact Linda Argote, Henrich R. Greve · 2007
Determinants of Firms' Backward- and Forward-Looking R&D Search Behavior Weiru Chen · 2008
Performance, Aspirations, and Risky Organizational Change Henrich R. Greve · 1998
A Behavioral Theory of the Firm. Kenneth E. Boulding, Richard M. Cyert, James G. March · 1964
Organizational Learning from Performance Feedback Henrich R. Greve · 2003

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