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Performance improvement theory

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  • Gelders, Ludo

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  • Vits, Jeroen & Gelders, Ludo, 2002. "Performance improvement theory," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 77(3), pages 285-298, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:proeco:v:77:y:2002:i:3:p:285-298
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