Relativism in ethical resarch: A proposed model and mode of inquiry

Journal of Business Ethics

Volumn 32, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 231-246

  Tsalikis, John ^a   Seaton, Bruce ^a   Shepherd, Philip L ^a  

^a FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0035431916     PISSN: 01674544     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1010700308774     Document Type: Article

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