The role of "Instincts" in the development of corporate cultures

Journal of Economic Issues

Volumn 41, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 747-764

  Cordes, Christian ^a  

^a Growth and Public Policy   (Germany)

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EID: 34848894812     PISSN: 00213624     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00213624.2007.11507059     Document Type: Review

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