Complexity theory and change management in sport organizations

E:CO Emergence: Complexity and Organization

Volumn 6, Issue 1-2, 2004, Pages 70-79

  Smith, Aaron C T ^a  

^a LA TROBE UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 21544449346     PISSN: 15213250     EISSN: 15217000     Source Type: Journal    
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