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Original Articles

Developing a composite index for intrapreneurial orientation in small and medium-sized enterprises: A comprehensive dual methodology

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Pages 1674-1687 | Received 17 Nov 2019, Accepted 12 Feb 2020, Published online: 02 May 2020

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