The role of the multi-unit manager within the strategy and structure relationship; evidence from the unexpected

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 145-161

  Ritchie, Bret ^a   Riley, Michael ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SURREY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Communication; Multi unit management; Organization structure; Strategy

Indexed keywords

EID: 2342433219     PISSN: 02784319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2003.10.001     Document Type: Article

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