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Local linkages and their effects on headquarters' use of process controls

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  • Yu, Chwo-Ming Joseph
  • Wong, Huang-Che
  • Chiao, Yu-Ching

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  • Yu, Chwo-Ming Joseph & Wong, Huang-Che & Chiao, Yu-Ching, 2006. "Local linkages and their effects on headquarters' use of process controls," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 59(12), pages 1239-1247, November.
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