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The negative consequences of pay dispersion in family and non-family top management teams: an exploratory analysis of new venture, high-growth firms

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  • Ensley, Michael D.
  • Pearson, Allison W.
  • Sardeshmukh, Shruti R

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  • Ensley, Michael D. & Pearson, Allison W. & Sardeshmukh, Shruti R, 2007. "The negative consequences of pay dispersion in family and non-family top management teams: an exploratory analysis of new venture, high-growth firms," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 60(10), pages 1039-1047, October.
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