Organizational size and CEO compensation: The moderating effect of diversification in downscoping organizations

Journal of Managerial Issues

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 233-252

  Geiger, Scott W ^a   Cashen, Luke H ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA   (United States)

^b NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 34250771047     PISSN: 10453695     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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