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Barriers Against Globalizing Corporate Ethics: An Analysis of Legal Disputes on Implementing U.S. Codes of Ethics in Germany

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  • Till Talaulicar, 2009. "Barriers Against Globalizing Corporate Ethics: An Analysis of Legal Disputes on Implementing U.S. Codes of Ethics in Germany," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 84(3), pages 349-360, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:84:y:2009:i:3:p:349-360
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-009-0199-5
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