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Can a powerful CEO avoid involuntary replacement?—An empirical study from China

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  • Lili Pi & Julian Lowe, 2011. "Can a powerful CEO avoid involuntary replacement?—An empirical study from China," Asia Pacific Journal of Management, Springer, vol. 28(4), pages 775-805, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:asiapa:v:28:y:2011:i:4:p:775-805
    DOI: 10.1007/s10490-009-9178-8
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