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Board reform versus profits: The impact of ratings on the adoption of governance practices

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  • Henrich R. Greve

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  • Timothy J. Rowley & Andrew V. Shipilov & Henrich R. Greve, 2017. "Board reform versus profits: The impact of ratings on the adoption of governance practices," Strategic Management Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 38(4), pages 815-833, April.
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