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Codes of Ethics and the Pursuit of Organizational Legitimacy: Theoretical and Empirical Contributions

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  • Cathy Driscoll

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  • Brad Long & Cathy Driscoll, 2008. "Codes of Ethics and the Pursuit of Organizational Legitimacy: Theoretical and Empirical Contributions," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 77(2), pages 173-189, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:77:y:2008:i:2:p:173-189
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-006-9307-y
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