Utilizing an integrative multilens model

International Studies of Management and Organization

Volumn 41, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 5-25

  Ofori Dankwa, Joseph ^a   Julian, Scott D ^b  

^a SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 79960025341     PISSN: 00208825     EISSN: 15580911     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2753/IMO0020-8825410201     Document Type: Article

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