Theoretical background of cooperation in international business
Keywords:
business cooperation, a framework for cooperation, performance of business cooperationAbstract
Business cooperation is an evolutionary process based on trial and error. Harmony is not the most important indicator of the success of cooperation. Moreover, sometimes the conflict may be the best evidence of mutually beneficial cooperation.References
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