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Information processing and organizational structure

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  • DeCanio, Stephen J. & Watkins, William E., 1998. "Information processing and organizational structure," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 36(3), pages 275-294, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeborg:v:36:y:1998:i:3:p:275-294
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