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Firm Networking and Bribery in China: Assessing Some Potential Negative Consequences of Firm Openness

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  • Fang Huang & John Rice, 2012. "Firm Networking and Bribery in China: Assessing Some Potential Negative Consequences of Firm Openness," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 107(4), pages 533-545, June.
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    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-1062-z
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