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The role of CEO relative standing in acquisition behavior and CEO pay

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  • Jeongil Seo
  • Daniel L. Gamache
  • Cynthia E. Devers
  • Mason A. Carpenter

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  • Jeongil Seo & Daniel L. Gamache & Cynthia E. Devers & Mason A. Carpenter, 2015. "The role of CEO relative standing in acquisition behavior and CEO pay," Strategic Management Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 36(12), pages 1877-1894, December.
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