The effect of comprehensive performance measurement systems on role clarity, psychological empowerment and managerial performance

Accounting, Organizations and Society

Volumn 33, Issue 2-3, 2008, Pages 141-163

  Hall, Matthew ^a  

^a LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 37349028010     PISSN: 03613682     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.aos.2007.02.004     Document Type: Article

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