Scientific management, institutionalism, and business stabilization: 1903-1923

Journal of Economic Issues

Volumn 35, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 955-978

  Bruce, Kyle ^a   Nyland, Chris ^a  

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EID: 0035732824     PISSN: 00213624     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00213624.2001.11506422     Document Type: Review

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