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Investigating the effect of board independence on performance across different strategies

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  • Gani, Lindawati & Jermias, Johnny, 2006. "Investigating the effect of board independence on performance across different strategies," The International Journal of Accounting, Elsevier, vol. 41(3), pages 295-314.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:accoun:v:41:y:2006:i:3:p:295-314
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