A multi-level model of group cognitive style in strategic decision making

Journal of Managerial Issues

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 119-138

  Leonard, Nancy H ^a   Beauvais, Laura L ^b   Scholl, Richard W ^b  

^a WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND   (United States)

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EID: 28844453675     PISSN: 10453695     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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