Dimensions of publicness and organizational performance: A review of the evidence

Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory

Volumn 21, Issue SUPPL. 3, 2011, Pages

  Andrews, Rhys ^a   Boyne, George A ^a   Walker, Richard M ^b  

^a CARDIFF UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 79960127678     PISSN: 10531858     EISSN: 14779803     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/jopart/mur026     Document Type: Article

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