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The Effectiveness of Business Codes: A Critical Examination of Existing Studies and the Development of an Integrated Research Model

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  • Muel Kaptein & Mark Schwartz, 2008. "The Effectiveness of Business Codes: A Critical Examination of Existing Studies and the Development of an Integrated Research Model," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 77(2), pages 111-127, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:77:y:2008:i:2:p:111-127
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-006-9305-0
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