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On the interrelation between production technology, job design, and incentives

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  • Hemmer, Thomas, 1995. "On the interrelation between production technology, job design, and incentives," Journal of Accounting and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 19(2-3), pages 209-245, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jaecon:v:19:y:1995:i:2-3:p:209-245
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