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Supervisor and Subordinate Guanxi: A Grounded Investigation in the People’s Republic of China

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  • Yochanan Altman

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  • Yong Han & Yochanan Altman, 2009. "Supervisor and Subordinate Guanxi: A Grounded Investigation in the People’s Republic of China," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 88(1), pages 91-104, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:88:y:2009:i:1:p:91-104
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-008-9827-8
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