The coalescence between synergies and conflicts of interest in a top consultancy firm: An analysis of the implications for consultants' attitudes and behaviours

Human Resource Management Journal

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 60-73

  Donnelly, Rory ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 79953739913     PISSN: 09545395     EISSN: 09545395     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-8583.2010.00130.x     Document Type: Article

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