Lifesizing in an era of downsizing: An ethical quandary

Journal of Business Ethics

Volumn 17, Issue 15, 1998, Pages 1693-1700

  Miller, Robert A ^a  

^a DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0002317014     PISSN: 01674544     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1006036022665     Document Type: Review

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