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The relation between board size and firm performance in firms with a history of poor operating performance

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  • Sofia Larmou
  • Nikos Vafeas

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  • Sofia Larmou & Nikos Vafeas, 2010. "The relation between board size and firm performance in firms with a history of poor operating performance," Journal of Management & Governance, Springer;Accademia Italiana di Economia Aziendale (AIDEA), vol. 14(1), pages 61-85, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jmgtgv:v:14:y:2010:i:1:p:61-85
    DOI: 10.1007/s10997-009-9091-z
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