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Ethical Issues in Outsourcing: The Case of Contract Medical Research and the Global Pharmaceutical Industry

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  • Henry Adobor, 2012. "Ethical Issues in Outsourcing: The Case of Contract Medical Research and the Global Pharmaceutical Industry," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 105(2), pages 239-255, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:105:y:2012:i:2:p:239-255
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-0964-0
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