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    The 3M Company (B): Defining Strategy (1950-1990)

    By Mary Ackenhusen,  Neil Churchill,  Daniel Muzyka
    Published 30 Nov 2001
    Reference 4722
    Topic Entrepreneurship
    Industry Information Technology and Services
    Region North America
    Length 25 page(s)
    Language English
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