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The Cut and Paste Society: Isomorphism in Codes of Ethics

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  • Jeffrey Cohen

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  • Lori Holder-Webb & Jeffrey Cohen, 2012. "The Cut and Paste Society: Isomorphism in Codes of Ethics," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 107(4), pages 485-509, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:107:y:2012:i:4:p:485-509
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-1060-1
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