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After a more detailed outline of the research approach, this chapter presents the research results from the case studies conducted, the propositions derived, and also the research results from the questionnaire-based survey which are used to test the propositions derived.

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(2008). Empirical study. In: German Buyouts Adopting a Buy and Build Strategy. Gabler. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-8349-9634-3_4

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