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Organizational complexity and CEO labor markets: Evidence from diversified firms

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  • Berry, Tammy K.
  • Bizjak, John M.
  • Lemmon, Michael L.
  • Naveen, Lalitha

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  • Berry, Tammy K. & Bizjak, John M. & Lemmon, Michael L. & Naveen, Lalitha, 2006. "Organizational complexity and CEO labor markets: Evidence from diversified firms," Journal of Corporate Finance, Elsevier, vol. 12(4), pages 797-817, September.
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