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Customer-induced uncertainty in predicting organizational design: Empirical evidence challenging the service versus manufacturing dichotomy

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  • Chowdhury, Sanjib & Miles, Grant, 2006. "Customer-induced uncertainty in predicting organizational design: Empirical evidence challenging the service versus manufacturing dichotomy," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 59(1), pages 121-129, January.
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