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Competitive Irrationality in Transitional Economies: Are Communist Managers Less Irrational?

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  • Lance Brouthers
  • Dana-Nicoleta Lascu
  • Steve Werner

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  • Lance Brouthers & Dana-Nicoleta Lascu & Steve Werner, 2008. "Competitive Irrationality in Transitional Economies: Are Communist Managers Less Irrational?," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 83(3), pages 397-408, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:83:y:2008:i:3:p:397-408
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-007-9627-6
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