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When does Ethical Code Enforcement Matter in the Inter-Organizational Context? The Moderating Role of Switching Costs

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  • Michael Zyphur
  • Marshall Schminke

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  • Scott Colwell & Michael Zyphur & Marshall Schminke, 2011. "When does Ethical Code Enforcement Matter in the Inter-Organizational Context? The Moderating Role of Switching Costs," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 104(1), pages 47-58, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:104:y:2011:i:1:p:47-58
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-0888-8
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