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The Effect of Ethical Orientation and Professional Commitment on Earnings Management Behavior

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  • A. Greenfield
  • Carolyn Norman
  • Benson Wier

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  • A. Greenfield & Carolyn Norman & Benson Wier, 2008. "The Effect of Ethical Orientation and Professional Commitment on Earnings Management Behavior," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 83(3), pages 419-434, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:83:y:2008:i:3:p:419-434
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-007-9629-4
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