Technological, Managerial and Organizational Core Competencies: Dynamic Innovation and Sustainable Development Farley Simon Nobre Federal University of Parana, Brazil David Walker The University of Birmingham Business School, UK Robert Harris The University of Wolverhampton Business School, UK
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Technological, managerial and organizational core competencies: dynamic innovation and sustainable development / Farley Simon Nobre, David Walker and Robert Harris, editors. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: “This book investigates the impact of knowledge management, information systems, finance, organizational networks, internationalization, strategic management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and sustainability on an organization that pursues dynamic innovation and sustainable advantage”--Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-1-61350-165-8 (hardcover) -- ISBN 978-1-61350-166-5 (ebook) -- ISBN 978-1-61350-167-2 (print & perpetual access) 1. Knowledge management. 2. Organizational learning. I. Nobre, Farley Simon, 1971- II. Walker, David, 1947 Sept. 1- III. Harris, Robert, 1961 Apr. 21HD30.2.T4235 2011 658.4’038--dc23 2011027029
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