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Timing technological transitions

Richard N. Foster
- 01 Jan 1985 - 
- Vol. 7, pp 127-141
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In this paper, the authors examine these assumptions, particularly those dealing with the supposed advantages of defenders, and pinpoints their errors, leading to positive solutions that hopefully, in turn, will lead to increased success for some of our most important companies.
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This article is published in Technology in Society.The article was published on 1985-01-01. It has received 115 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Technological transitions.

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