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Are family managers agents or stewards? An exploratory study in privately held family firms

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  • Chrisman, James J.
  • Chua, Jess H.
  • Kellermanns, Franz W.
  • Chang, Erick P.C.

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  • Chrisman, James J. & Chua, Jess H. & Kellermanns, Franz W. & Chang, Erick P.C., 2007. "Are family managers agents or stewards? An exploratory study in privately held family firms," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 60(10), pages 1030-1038, October.
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