Business Models: A Discovery Driven Approach

@article{McGrath2010BusinessMA,
  title={Business Models: A Discovery Driven Approach},
  author={Rita Gunther McGrath},
  journal={Long Range Planning},
  year={2010},
  volume={43},
  pages={247-261}
}
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