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Assessing the Performance of Business Unit Managers

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  • Bouwens, J.F.M.G.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • van Lent, L.A.G.M.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

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  • Bouwens, J.F.M.G. & van Lent, L.A.G.M., 2006. "Assessing the Performance of Business Unit Managers," Other publications TiSEM f83d0732-69e7-4b1c-87c2-f, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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