Simulation as a research tool in management studies

European Management Journal

Volumn 17, Issue 6, 1999, Pages 576-583

  Berends, Peter ^a   Romme, Georges ^a  

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EID: 0042824914     PISSN: 02632373     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0263-2373(99)00048-1     Document Type: Article

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