Complexity absorption and performance: A structural analysis of acute-care hospitals

Journal of Management

Volumn 30, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 97-121

  Walters, Bruce A ^a   Bhuian, Shahid N ^a  

^a LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0742289403     PISSN: 01492063     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jm.2003.01.005     Document Type: Article

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