@incollection{,
	
					
					
					FBD6C91605769A754B478CEB4F05CA3C
				,
	author={{RosliMahmood} and {HarcharanjitSingh} and {Universiti Utara Malaysia}},
	journal={{Global Journal of Management and Business Research}},
	journal={{GJMBR}}2249-45880975-585310.34257/GJMBR,
	address={Cambridge, United States},
	publisher={Global Journals Organisation}14193100
}

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	title={{Management influences on export performance: a review of the empirical literature 1978-1988}}
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	author={{
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	title={{SMEs the backbone of nation's growth}}
	
	
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	year={2013}
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	title={{Generic strategies: toward a comprehensive framework}}
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	title={{A resource-based view of the firm}}
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	title={{Manufacturing strategy, business strategy and firm performance in a mature industry}}
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	author={{
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	year={2005}
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@incollection{b56,
	
	
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	title={{Manufacturer governance of foreign distributor relationships: do relational norms enhance competitiveness in the export market}}
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	author={{
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