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Measurement Issues in Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility (ECSR): Toward a Transparent, Reliable, and Construct Valid Instrument

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  • Noushi Rahman
  • Corinne Post

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  • Noushi Rahman & Corinne Post, 2012. "Measurement Issues in Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility (ECSR): Toward a Transparent, Reliable, and Construct Valid Instrument," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 105(3), pages 307-319, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:105:y:2012:i:3:p:307-319
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-0967-x
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