The paradox of managing autonomy and control: An exploratory study

South African Journal of Business Management

Volumn 44, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 1-14

  Gilbert, G ^a   Sutherland, M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA   (South Africa)

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EID: 84875869079     PISSN: 20785585     EISSN: 20785976     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4102/sajbm.v44i1.144     Document Type: Article

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