@incollection{,
	
					
					
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				,
	author={{Lingesiya.Y} and {University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.}},
	journal={{Global Journal of Management and Business Research}},
	journal={{GJMBR}}2249-45880975-585310.34257/GJMBR,
	address={Cambridge, United States},
	publisher={Global Journals Organisation}12217582
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	title={{Newness and novelty: Relating top management team composition to new venture performance}}
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	author={{
			ACAmason
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			RCShrader
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			GHTompson
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			21
			
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@incollection{b16,
	
	
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@incollection{b17,
	
	
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@incollection{b65,
	
	
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	author={{
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