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Introduction and Overview

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Teamwork for Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa

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This text describes a study of societal influences on innovation teams in organisations. The “story” is set in sub-Saharan Africa.

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(2007). Introduction and Overview. In: Teamwork for Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa. DUV. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-8350-9588-5_1

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