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The Ethics of Managerial Compensation: The Case of Executive Stock Options

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  • Douglas McCabe

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  • James Angel & Douglas McCabe, 2008. "The Ethics of Managerial Compensation: The Case of Executive Stock Options," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 78(1), pages 225-235, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:78:y:2008:i:1:p:225-235
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-006-9326-8
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